Three people were killed as violent clashes broke out Saturday in Saharanpur in western Uttar Pradesh over a land dispute, reports CNN IBN. Muslims and Sikhs fought a pitched battle setting shops ablaze, even as Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav who assured him that the situation would be contained soon.

The situation continued to be tense till late Saturday, as heavy security was deployed by the state government, officials said. Over a dozen policemen were also injured in the violence. Curfew continues in a few areas under six police stations.


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