8 killed in Gujjar-Meena clashes in Rajasthan

An ugly caste conflict loomed large in Rajasthan on Friday with the Gujjars and Meenas clashing over the quota pie given to Scheduled Tribes as the situation spiralled out of control and the state remained virtually cut off from the country. Though the government has categorically refused to put out any more casualty figures, reports from Dausa district said eight people were killed and 30 injured in clashes between the two communities in Lalsot area.