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The protests by the jat community demanding Other Backward Classes status has turned violent with several parts of Haryana under curfew. Five Haryana towns are under curfew as violent protests by Jats, who are demanding reservation in government jobs and education, engulfed new areas across the state. At least 7 people were killed in police firing in Jhajjar town after security forces opened fire at rampaging protesters. Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar appealed for calm and assured the Jat community that he will look for solution within constitutional framework. The state government has decided to give full compensation to the loss of properties, both commercial and residential, in the Jat stir, state Parliamentary affairs minister Ram Bilas Sharma said. An ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh will b