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Five injured in police firing in Udaipur

JAIPUR: Five persons were injured on Thursday in police firing as tribals continued their protest against the handing over of its principle temple to the Jain community in Rishabhdeo town in Udaipur district.

Police had to open fire when over 5,000 tribals tried to enter the Kesariaji temple.

The situation has been tense since Wednesday when a `mahapadav' was organised by the tribals.

Over 30 people, mostly policemen, including the Udaipur SP M.N. Dinesh were injured on Wednesday when the protesters pelted stones, torched two-wheelers and cars parked in the temple area and held up traffic for several hours.

Police deployed

Two Rajasthan Armed Constable companies and two Rajasthan Police companies have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order, Mr. Dinesh told PTI over phone.

Teargas used

Police used teargas to disperse the tribals who pelted stones at them. So far 26 people have been detained by the police, Mr. Dinesh said.

The tribals, who worship the temple's presiding deity as ``Kala Baba,'' are irked over a Supreme Court ruling last month transferring the ownership rights of the ancient temple to the Jain community. — PTI

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