Mob Fury in Agra

People from Muslim community went on rampage in Agra, after a truck crushed 4 Muslim youths to death when they were out on a religious function called Shabe-e-Baraat. The angry mob torched 13 trucks and a police vehicle. Since the mob was uncontrollable, police had to resort to lathicharge and also fired in the air to disperse the mob.

As violence spread to other areas, security has been tightened in the city and on the highway. According to reports, ADM, Agra and several police officials have been injured in stone pelting by the mob. Official have rushed to the spot to calm down the mob. Additional police forces from neighboring districts have been sent to Agra to control the situation.