Malaysians in the border city of Gurgoun located about 45 minutes drive from the capital, have been advised by the High Commission to avoid areas effected by the riots.

“We are monitoring the situation very closely and a report has already been submitted to Wisma Putra,” said the official when contacted today.

Indian Home Ministry officials and local police in Haryana confirmed that more than 3,000 paramilitary soldiers have been airlifted late yesterday evening to the affected areas after protesters blocked major highways and railway routes.

Curfews have been imposed in five major districts of the state in Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Jhajjar and Rohtak.

The protest which entered the ninth day, has isolated the state, with a population of 26.4 million, from the rest of India. Internet services remained suspended and authorities issued shoot on sight orders to security forces.

— BERNAMA