§ 3. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Secretary of State for India how many persons were injured and died, respectively, as a result of the riots which took place at Dacca in connection with the celebration of the so called independence day; how many persons were arrested; whether complete order is now restored; whether there is an ample force of police on the spot; what military force was called out; and whether there have been any further reports of similar outbreaks?
§ Mr. BENNThe answer to the first part of the question is: 38 persons treated in hospital and two killed; to the second part: 249 persons arrested; to the third and fourth parts: Yes; to the fifth part: none; and to the last part: No. This disturbance was purely of a communal character.