Curfew relaxed twice in riot-torn Raisen district

BHOPAL: Sunday came as a minor relief for residents of riot-hit Raisen district as the curfew, which was clamped since Friday, was relaxed twice in the day, but with riders.
Taking advantage of the situation, traders charged exorbitant traders against essential goods.
Sources said shopkeepers charged Rs 50 for a packet of milk, which costs Rs22, onion was sold for Rs50 instead of Rs25, potato was sold at Rs 45/kg against normal price of Rs 20/kg.
The curfew, which was clamped from Friday night, was relaxed in two phases on Sunday. In first phase it was relaxed only for women between 6 am and 8 am and later in second phase, it was relaxed for all, between 3 pm and 8 pm.
Sources said around 45 people from both communities have been arrested while over 70 people have been detained.
On June 4, the district witnessed violence after a clash between two communities over molestation. Over seven people sustained injuries and two dozen vehicles and half a dozen shops were damaged.