Vigil in Bhopal

By Our Staff Correspondent

BHOPAL, JUNE 20. The police were maintaining a tight vigil in old Bhopal today after yesterday's mob violence at a local cinema hall in connection with the screening of the newly-released film ``Gadar''.

A large mob armed with petrol bombs and swords, allegedly led by the District Youth Congress president, Mr. Arif Masood, had gone on a rampage yesterday afternoon damaging cars and setting two- wheelers parked inside the Lily Talkies premises here on fire by hurling petrol bombs. They were protesting against the screening of the film.

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC have been enforced in some police station areas of old Bhopal. Riot control vehicles and Rapid Action Force (RAF) were today pressed into action today to keep the situation under control, particularly at two cinema halls - Lily Talkies and Bhopal Talkies - now showing ``Gadar.'' The security arrangements at both these cinema halls were stepped up and cinema enthusiasts had to wait in long queues as they were frisked before being allowed to enter the hall.

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