Mathura: Actress and BJP MP Hema Malini was on Saturday stopped from entering the violence-hit Jawahar Bagh area of Mathura district by police, citing security reasons and the ongoing combing operation.
Police said combing operations are underway in the area due to which entry of civilians is prohibited.
"This is not a big issue and there was no ulterior motive to bar the MP from entering the area. Combing operations are underway and the area is being examined by police teams and experts.
"The place has still not been declared safe. It would be difficult for us to answer if any further causalty takes place," police said.
She also condoled the death of Mukul Dwivedi, Superintendent of Police and Santosh Yadav, Station House officer, Farah. "I am grieved at the loss of two diligent and arduous police officers, the BJP MP said.
She slammed the District Administration for lapses and said there would not have been so much loss if the situation was handled properly.
The Mathura MP had gone to take stock of situation at Jawahar Bagh area where massive clashes claimed 24 lives, including that of an SP and SHO. She was also scheduled to take part in a 'dharna' at the Collectorate, called by BJP National Secretary Shrikant Sharma.
Sharma was sent by Party President Amit Shah to assess the situation on Friday after tension escalated during an anti-encroachment drive on the orders of Allahabad High Court.
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