With the situation spiralling out of control, police resorted to lathi charge initially and then opened fire at protestors. According to the police, the situation is now under control, as a curfew is being imposed in the city.
On May 19, circle officer of Argora sent a showcause notice to the slum residents who have been residing beside the Harmu river for more than 30 years.
Circle Officer (CO), Sadar, Pradeep Kumar Yadav said the incident took place when the cops had come to Islamnagar village on Saturday night to conduct a raid in a case related to alleged cow slaughter.