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Curfew has been imposed and internet services have been suspended in Jaitaran and three other sub-divisions in the vicinity considering the sensitivity of the issue.“We have already imposed curfew in Jaitaran town and suspended internet services to curb inflammatory messages on social media,” said IGP (Jodhpur range) Hawa Singh Ghumaria. JODHPUR: Situation is gradually turning normal in Jaitaran in Pali district where a communal violence had erupted on Saturday during stone pelting on Hanuman Jayanti procession. One bus, two auto-rickshaws, two vans and some vehicles at a scarp shop were set on fire by the mob. A heavy police deployment, including senior cops, in Jaitaran and nearby areas has been ensured.According to Ghumaria, 750 policemen have been deployed in Jaitaran and its neighbouring towns considering their communal history . Out of this, 30 arrests have been made on charges of triggering communal violence, and the rest for disturbing peace,” said Ghumaria.Meanwhile, senior police and administrative officers have been consistently camping in Jaitaran to keep an eye on the situation..