Curfew relaxed in Vizianagaram town
Vizianagaram: Curfew in violence-hit Vizianagaram town was relaxed to enable people to purchase essential commodities, as the situation appeared to be fast returning to normal.
After the relaxation period, the roads once again wore a deserted look, with only security personnel going round the town which saw widespread violence.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vizag) P Umapathi told media here today that curfew was eased for two hours between 7 AM and 9 AM.
The authorities decided to lift curfew for two hours as people expressed the view that one hour was not enough to buy all the essential commodities, he said.
'The situation is now completely under control. No fresh incidents of violence have been reported in the last two days in Vizianagaram,' Umapathi said.
The police and paramilitary forces, including members of the Rapid Action Force, continued to patrol the trouble-torn city.
So far, 207 persons have been taken into custody for allegedly indulging in violence. Some more are likely to be arrested. A special team has been formed to nab those who resorted to violence, police sources said.
Kartikeya, Superintendent of Police, Vizianagaram, said that a special team with DSP rank officers had been formed to identify the other culprits who torched various properties, including those owned by APCC president Botsa Satyanarayana and his family members.
'Though the situation is under control now, we will continue to keep a vigil for a couple of more days before com pletely lifting the curfew.
Action will be initiated against those who indulged in violent activities,' Kartikeya said. He said that around 275 persons were taken into custody in connection with the violence.
He appealed to the people to cooperate with the police for lifting the curfew in the town as early as possible.
News Posted: 10 October, 2013
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