Five killed in Rajasthan Police firing
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13/06/2005
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Hindu (New Delhi)
The police opened fire at Soyla village in Rajasthan's Tonk district on Monday, killing five villagers, including a woman, on the spot. After teargas and lathicharge failed to quell a violent mob demanding water from the Bisalpur dam in the district, the police resorted to firing.At least half a dozen villagers with serious injuries have been hospitalised. Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria announced a judicial probe.