Monday, September 5 2005 14:43 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Akola (Maharashtra): At least 100 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were deployed yesterday (Sept 4, 2005) and police detained 32 people amid prohibitory orders in Belkhed village where tension prevailed after clashes between dalits and upper caste Hindus over taking control of a temple Saturday (Sept 3, 2005) left 15 persons injured.

At least 20 houses were also set on fire in the arson.

Police sources said in all 32 persons have been detained on charges of rioting in the village where one company of CRPF has been deployed to control the situation.

Prohibitory orders are also in force in the village, 60 km from here, they said.

The clash had broken out between dalits and upper caste Hindus on Saturday over taking control of 'Datt' mandir in the village under Telhara area of Akola District, about 250 kms from Nagpur.