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ISLAMABAD A spokesman of Interior Ministry has said that situation in Rawalpindi is under control. He said investigation into the incident will be made through a Judge of High Court.He appealed the people to show restraint and cooperate with the government for peace in the city.Authorities have imposed a curfew for 24 hours in parts of Rawalpindi after sectarian clashes erupted at a Muharram 10 procession near Fawara Chowk, that left at least 10 people dead and over 16 injured.The tragedy occurred as mob turned against the police in the procession passing through Raja Bazaar in Pindi on Friday.As Shia Muslims massed to mourn, a group of miscreants at 3:00pm reportedly snatched guns from police personnel installed in the area for security, and opened fire.As panic spread, unknown people set a portion of the cloth market in Raja Bazaar on fire.The situation soon got out of hand and the army was called in to control the situation.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 03:22:28 +0000

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