255 people held in connection with post-poll violence

The police arrested 255 people in connection with the post-poll violence which took place elsewhere in the district.
SP Vakul Jindal said in a statement here on Friday that the police had registered 36 cases against 284 people who were involved in the violent incidents after the polling. The police had arrested 255 people in connection with the violent incidents so far, the SP added, stating that 41 (A) CRPC notice was also issued in this regard.
The SP warned of stringent action against those who are involved in violent incidents. He said that police pickets were set up in vulnerable villages.  Awareness is being created among the people on the stringent action the police would take if people create law and order problems.