Sangli, September 06: Curfew was imposed today in Sangli following communal clash between two communities, police said. The curfew will be in force till 2 pm tomorrow, they said.
The city had been tense since Thursday when some members of minority community allegedly damaged a Ganesh pendal depicting the historical scene of Shivaji killing Afzal Khan, they said. The Ganesh mandals here have not immersed the idols as a protest against the incident.
The curfew was imposed in troubled Miraj in the district last night, they said. The curfew will be in force here till 9 am tomorrow, they said.
Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil, who visited the city today, urged members of both the communities to maintain peace and harmony. The minister could not give orders due to Model Code of Conduct which is in force due to next month”s assembly elections, sources said.
—–PTI–