At least one person was killed and several others injured after a clash broke out between members of the Hindu and Muslim communities during a Durga idol immersion procession in the Mahasi area of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh.
According to police, the incident took place on Sunday when the procession passed through a Muslim area and two groups argued over some issues.
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“In Mahasi’s Maharajganj area, a procession was passing by a Masjid in a Muslim area. The two groups argued on some issues. A person from the Hindu community died after bullets were fired on him and thereafter a tense situation arose,” stated Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Vrinda Shukla.
“At various places, Visarjan was stopped which some mischievous elements took advantage of and tried to create disturbance. The incident which took place in Maharajganj in which a person was shot, 30 people have been taken into custody and the case has been registered. The search for the main accused who is absconding is underway,” Bahraich SP added.
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Police conducted a route march following clashes during the Durga idol immersion in the Mahasi Maharajganj area of Bahraich.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the situation, stating that those who disrupt the peace in Bahraich will face consequences. Taking to his official handle on X, Adityanath wrote, “Those who spoil the atmosphere in Mahasi of Bahraich district will not be spared. Safety is guaranteed to all, but instructions have been given to identify the rioters and those whose negligence led to the incident and take strict action against them.”
Adityanath also stressed that idol immersions would continue as scheduled, with police and administration officials instructed to ensure the process is completed peacefully.