Jaipur, Aug 2 (IANS) Authorities in Rajasthan have imposed Section 144 in Alwar district which borders Haryana after violence erupted in the neighbouring state.

The measure will remain effective until the midnight of August 10.

Additional District Magistrate First Uttam Singh Shekhawat said that the Magistrate (Sub-Divisional Officer) has invoked measure in Alwar, Tijara, Ramgarh, Govindgarh, Kathumar, Laxmangarh, Tapukda, Malakheda, Kishangarhbas and Kotkasim sub-divisions of the district to maintain communal harmony and to control unwanted and disruptive activities by anti-social elements.