Tension started around 1 pm, and lasted till late evening

UDAIPUR: Several people, including 12 cops (one of them an ASP), were injured on Thursday as mobs defied prohibitory orders in Udaipur and went on a rampage in protest against the arrest of Rajsamand 'hate' killer Shambulal Raigar.Police said 175 people were arrested and several others were detained for causing destruction and violating prohibitory orders. Mobs went berserk, forcibly closed down shops and institutions, created ruckus on roads, pelted stones and burned tyres throwing the normal life out of gear in the city of lakes. Additional forces were pressed into service and police had to resort to lathicharge at several places.“Twelve policemen, including ASP (city) Sudhir Joshi, were injured in stone pelting. We have arrested 175 miscreants,” IG Udaipur range Anand Shrivastava told TOI.Police said 175 people were arrested and several others were detained for causing destruction and violating prohibitory orders.Youths, wearing saffron bandana, raised slogans, climbed atop buildings and pelted stones. Police said tension started about 1.30pm and continued till late evening.Despite suspension of internet services, authorities failed to prevent people from assembling in various parts of the city. Police said 175 people were arrested and several others were detained for causing destruction and violating prohibitory orders.