More arrested over violence in Muzaffarnagar during anti-CAA protests

Three more people have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Presh for allegedly hurling stones at police during  protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act last month, police said on Wednesday. With this, total number of people arrested in district in connection with December 20 incident has gone up to 79.

accused were identified on basis of CCTV foot and arrested on Tuesday, SHO of Civil Line Police Station Samey Pal said. 

town in western part of state witnessed violent protests against amended Citizenship Act after Friday prayers on December 20. Incidents of stone-pelting, arson and loot were reported from some localities during which several protesters were injured.

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police said more than 12 cops, including some sub-inspector-level officers and constables, were injured in violence. y, however, could t share total number of protesters injured in incident.

On Saturday, Congress leer Priyanka Gandhi Vra me an unscheduled visit to district to meet families of those who bore brunt of violent protests. 

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