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Title: Made a statement regarding communal situation in Moradabad and Hyderabad.

16.01 hrs THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI L.K. ADVANI): First, I come to communal situation in Moradabad. During the period 7-9 May, 1998, Moradabad witnessed minor communal disturbances over the Tazia procession as part of Moharram festival. The trouble started when some miscreants allegedly threw acid bottles from a multi-storyed building on the Tazia Procession. Police had to fire in air to disperse the unruly mob. Curfew was imposed in the troubled areas under four police stations in the city. Besides four deaths, 16 persons were injured in these incidents. The police rounded up 242 persons. Three Companies of the Rapid Action Force were deployed in addition to the local police to control the communal situation in the affected areas. Even though curfew was lifted in a phased manner in the troubled areas, tension continued in the city for a few days. Presently, the situation is under control and constant vigil is being maintained.

The Central Government has so far provided 11 Companies of CPMFs including 8 RAF Companies to the State Government for maintaining law and order situation in the communally affected areas. The State Government has been taking all necessary steps to maintain peace and communal harmony.

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MR. CHAIRMAN : Under the rules, no clarifications can be sought. Shri Sambasiva Rao to speak now.

SHRI L.K. ADVANI: Sir, I have just received the latest position. The total number of persons who have died in these incidents is eight. The total number of persons injured is 85. Curfew has been relaxed today from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., and the situation is under control. ... (Interruptions)