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Looks like Hyderabad is still not out of trouble. After communal violence continued for the third consecutive day, An indefinite curfew was imposed in the old city of Hyderabad on Monday.

The curfew was imposed hours after two fresh cases of violence erupted in areas around the historic Charminar -- Shahali Banda, Moghalpura, Aliabad, Lal Darwaza, Shamsheergunj and other localities -- besides Mecca Masjid in the old city.

The curfew came into force from 7 p.m. Monday in all 17 police station areas, which come under south zone, Police Commissioner A.K. Khan said. Trouble broke out in Shahali Banda when a group tried to attack a place of worship.

Police fired rubber bullets, used teargas shells and baton-charged the mob. Clashes were also reported from adjoining localities, shattering the calm prevailing since late last night. The violence since Saturday night has left over 60 people injured.

The violence, which broke out in Moosabowli area of Hussaini Alam following a quarrel between two groups over religious flags, spread to other areas with mobs armed with stones, sticks and even petrol bombs taking to the streets.