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BJP, Ulema Council clash; one killed

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LUCKNOW: One person was killed and two were injured in a clash between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Azamgarh, Rama Kant Yadav, and Ulema Council of India Phulpur in Azamgarh district on Wednesday.

ADG (Law and Order) A.K. Jain said Ulema Council convener Aamir Rashadi and president Abdul Rashadi were going with their supporters to attend a roadside meeting at Phulpur, when Mr. Yadav’s convoy sought to be allowed right of way. After the convoy was allowed to go ahead, Mr. Yadav’s vehicles overtook those of Ulema Council supporters and blocked the way. An altercation ensued and was followed by firing.

The situation turned tense in the neighbouring Sarai Meer and Sanjarpur “qasbahs,” where the people threw stones at police pickets and blocked traffic at several points. Mr. Jain said the Kotwali police station at Azamgarh was also stoned by a mob.

Since the district is considered communally sensitive, a large number of Provincial Armed Constabulary and police personnel were deployed in Azamgarh, Phulpur, Sarai Meer and Sanjarpur. ADG (Law and Order-1) Brij Lal rushed to Phulpur, along with the IG and DIG of Azamgarh, who were in Lucknow to attend a meeting conducted by Chief Minister Mayawati.

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