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On 21 July 1964, riots between the Malays and Chinese occurred between Kallang and Geylang Serai. A curfew was declared to restore orders, but in the first day of riot, 4 people were killed and 178 injured.
After the curfew continued the next day, only lifted for short periods for people to buy food. The curfew was completely lifted on 2 August, 11 days after the start of the riots. About 23 people lost their lives and 450 people were injured during the July riots. There was significant damage to property and vehicles. About 2,500 people were arrested, including 600 secret society members and 256 people arrested for possession of dangerous weapons.
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