A case was registered against five persons including former chairman of the Nagar Palika Parishad, Azim Ahmad, for their alleged involvement in arson that engulfed Shamli. Police said the case was registered under 7 Criminal law Amendment act besides a case registered under section 147,148,149,307,427,353 and 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for arsoning, rioting and other counts.
It may be mentioned that, some people of a community who were going to attend some religious function in Maharashtra were beaten on board a train on the night of May 1. Irked over the incident, an infuriated mob stopped several trains at Kandhla railway station and indulged in widespread arson to vent their ire. On information heavy police force reached the place to control the situation. The mob took on the police and torched several vehicles forcing the police retreat. later the police resorted to cane charge and lobbing tear gas to disperse the mob.
Giving these details, the police said the situation was totally under control and additional force has been stationed in the area to avert fresh clashes. The police added that the security had been beefed up in the district and the same arrangement will remain effective for the days to come and till further orders.