22 killed in clashes during drive against encroachment in Mathura

The death toll in yesterday's Mathura clash has risen to 22. Those killed include Mathur's SP (City) Mukul Dwivedi, SHO Farah Police Station Santosh Yadav and 20 protesters. More than 40 people have been injured in the incident. The clashes between police and protesters broke out when police launched a drive to clear



encroachment in Jawahar Bagh area of the city.

Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered an inquiry into the incident. He has also announced an ex-gratia of 20 lakh rupees to the family of diseased policemen. Meanwhile, the authorities have cleared the area. A manhunt has been launched to nab the culprits.