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Meerut clash: Sangeet Som's brother detained, wife booked

Meerut: BJP MLA Sangeet Som's brother was taken into police custody today for allegedly defying prohibitory orders and organising Mahapanchayat in Khera village, which led to clashes between villagers and police that left 20 persons



The situation remained tense but peaceful, he said, adding that heavy police force has been deployed in the village after the clash to deal with any untoward incident.

Meanwhile, a lawyer was arrested in connection with the clash, which has triggered protests from advocates.

The agitating lawyers met Kumar to protest against the arrest and later went on strike. The SSP assured them that the matter would be probed.

At least 20 people, including RAF and police personnel, were injured and a number of government vehicles damaged in the clash.