Prohibitory orders were imposed in this district headquarters since last night following the death of a former councillor after he was allegedly beaten up and ensuing trouble.
The administration imposed the orders after the death of Atique Ahmed during treatment in Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital last night as his followers tried create ruckus. Forces were deployed in several points. Now, the situation is under control, Sub-Divisional Magistrate ll Ahirwar said on Sunday.
Hundreds of people gheraoed the hospital premises after Ahmeds death last night. The mob also ransacked several vehicles. Police swung into action immediately and control over the situation.
The supporters also set a police vehicle on fire and damaged other vehicles. Ahmed along with his supporters came to vacate a house in Gudhai area here last evening. But police came to the spot and allegedly beat up the former councillor and his supporters. Ahmed was admitted to hospital in critical condition, the sources said.