New Delhi Jan 4 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Thursday said it was keeping a close eye on violent incidents in Maharashtra and was in constant touch with the state government.
A Home Ministry official said the Centre "has received a factual report from the Maharashtra government regarding the clashes in the state".
At least two persons including a 16-year-old boy were killed in the violence since caste riots erupted in villages around Bhim s Korean near Pune on the 200th anniversary of a battle between British forces including Mahar troops and the Peshwa Army.
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