Violence erupted during Dalit protest kills three

Bhopal, April 2: Violence erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior and Chambal districts on Monday during protests by Dalits over a Supreme Court order, leaving three persons dead and many injured, official sources said.

Curfew was imposed in many parts of the state even as Internet services were withdrawn.

Chambal Inspector General of Police Santosh Singh said: One person each was killed in Morena and Bhind, though the cause of their deaths are not known so far."

One person was killed in Gwalior during a clash between two groups.

The IGP said that curfew has been imposed in five localities of Bhind and Morena and authorities are keeping an eye on the situation.

Gwalior Collector Rahul Jain said that at least 22 persons have been injured in violence, though doctors treating them have not confirmed any deaths due to violence.