ANANTAPUR: In spite of the apprehensions in the two communities involved in the clashes at Kadiri in the district on Monday, normalcy was restored on Wednesday. Though the police lifted restrictions imposed under Section 144 of IPC, the police pickets were still posted.

Superintendent of Police M.S. Raveendra visited the old Harijanawada locality where arson took place and assured victims of compensation as per the SC, ST Atrocities (Prevention) Act. In all, 13 police pickets, eight mobile parties, five patrolling parties and other force were overseeing the law and order situation. The SP told newspersons in Kadiri that 23 cases were registered so far on the basis of complaints lodged by the victims and 13 persons taken into custody. A case was also registered against G. Nizamuddin, Hindupur MP, on six charges.

He stated that security in the town would be strengthened by Friday. He asserted that none involved in the violence would be spared.

Meanwhile, police sources stated that cases were booked against the MP and Telugu Desam leaders --Chand Basha and Dildar - on charges of criminal conspiracy, arson, atrocities against SC/STs and causing damage to public and private property. Complaints were lodged by those whose houses were torched and ransacked and who were physically attacked.

Newspersons lodged four complaints of physical attack on them and smashing of their video and still cameras by the violent mob.

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