Congress delegation stopped from entering Kasganj

Uttar Pradesh, Jan 31: Kasganj violence made Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to order strict action against those behind communal clashes.

Congress delegation were stopped from visiting Kasganj and were denied permission to enter the area.

The Congress delegation was stopped in Mirhachi area in Etah on the border of Kasganj district.

District magistrate, Kasganj, RP Singh had refused to give permission to the Congress delegation sensing that their visit to the troubled areas might create additional problems.



At least three shops, two buses and a car were torched after a youth was killed in clashes following stone-pelting by a mob on a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate the Republic Day last week.

At least 118 people have been arrested in connection with the violence.