Section 144 imposed across Rajasthan's Udaipur after protests break out over shopkeeper's murder

A curfew was imposed across Rajasthan after protests broke out over the beheading of a Hindu shopkeeper on Tuesday. The murder was recorded on camera by two men and the video has gone viral on social media.

The two accused were arrested by the police in Bheem area of Rajsamand district on Tuesday night.

Earlier, demonstrators took to the street to protest against the gruesome murder of Udaipur



tailor.

In the wake of tensions in Udaipur, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was imposed in the district. The curfew will be in place from 8 pm on Tuesday, June 28, till further order by the authorities. However, those engaged in essential services, students appearing in exams and staff engaged in the examination process will be exempted.

The authorities also suspended mobile internet services in Udaipur for the next 24 hours.