The state government in Indian state of Uttarakhand has sought more central forces for deployment in Haldwani where violence erupted on February 8 after the demolition of a mosque and madrassa, reported Indian media on Sunday.

Indian officials said four companies — containing about 100 personnel each — of the Central Paramilitary Forces have been sought from the Home Ministry to maintain law and order in the Banbhoolpura area, the epicentre of the mob violence.

The requisition was sent to the Centre by Chief Secretary Radha Raturi.

On Saturday, a magisterial probe was ordered into the riots. Chief Secretary Radha Raturi in an order said that a magisterial probe will be conducted by Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat, who will submit his report to the government in 15 days.

Furthermore, the curfew remained in force in the Banbhoopura area but has been lifted from the outer areas of the town.

Nearly 1,100 security personnel are already deployed in the town. Shops were still shut in Banbhoolpura and the roads are deserted.

Internet services also continued to be suspended in the area to prevent rumour-mongering through social media platforms. Six rioters were killed while 60 people were injured in Thursday’s violence, officials said.

So far, three FIRs have been registered and five persons arrested in connection with the violence.

CCTV footage and video clips of the incidents of Thursday collected from different sources are being analysed to identify the rioters, the police said.

The arson, vandalism and attack on the police personnel in Haldwani was part of a conspiracy, Nainital Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Meena said.