Saharanpur remains tense after communal clashes, forces rushed

Around 600 paramilitary force personnel have been sent to Uttar Pradesh by the Centre to maintain law and order situation in the state in the wake of violence in Saharanpur.

The decision to sent the paramilitary forces was taken after home minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, official sources said.

Singh had asked Yadav to ensure communal harmony in the state in the wake of violence in Saharanpur and offered all help to contain the situation.