The Taj Mahal was closed to tourists and Indian city officials of Agra imposed a curfew following riots that left one person dead and 50 injured. The violence started after a lorry crushed to death four Muslim men participating in a religious festival Wednesday morning. The victims were returning from Shab-e-Barat or the night of forgiveness or atonement, when Muslims pray for the dead.
Furious mob fought pitched battles with police, pelted them with stones, glass bottles and set vehicles alight. The schools and colleges were also shut down. Nothing is said about, how long Taj Mahal will be closed, but a curfew is in effect for many parts of the city.
Source: Gadling
