Barricades will be removed in communal violence-hit Biranpur village in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district in line with an agreement reached between the district administration and villagers.
The agreement was reached at the second peace committee meeting held in the presence of District Collector P S Alma and Superintendent of Police I Kalyan Elesela. Village heads were also present.
But the barricade at the entrance of the village will continue with deployment of police. The entry of outsiders will be prohibited.
The worship in the temple will continue as normal and namaz will be offered in the mosque. The police will continue to patrol in the village.
The villagers reiterated that all the villagers will live in harmony. The Collector and the Superintendent of Police urged the villagers to celebrate all the upcoming festivals with mutual brotherhood.
District Collector P S Alma said economic activities have to be resumed in the village and work needs to be done to bring back the village to normal.
He said legal action is being taken against all those involved in disturbing peace. He assured the villagers all possible help from the administration.
Members from both the communities members hugged each other at the meeting.