Bhopal, April 1 -- Scores of people gathered near the Chief Minister's residence in Bhopal on Wednesday and held a massive protest over the alleged murder of a youth in the capital city, demanding justice and strict action against the accused.

The protestors gathered at Polytechnic Square in the city, which hindered the traffic movement in the area. The police tried to persuade the crowd to call off their protest, but the demonstrators continued with their demands.

As this happened, some protestors attempted to march towards the Chief Minister's residence, following which the police intervened and lathicharged to disperse the gathering. However, the police denied the use of lathicharge, adding that they talked with the protestors and di...