Police in retaliation lathi charged and used rubber bullets to disperse the mob on rampage. A large number of villagers reported injuries.

 CO Mahendra Singh was badly injured while Pradeep Singh, tehsildar was hit on the head, forcing him to run for cover. He was later admitted to a nearby hospital after he began bleeding profusely.

The police even pelted stones after the mob refused to be pushed back. A large number of women and children led today's angry demonstration.