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The incident took place during the passing of a Holi procession in Ghodthamba when it was opposed by a group, leading to a clash.
Jharkhand: Vehicles torched after a scuffle broke out between two communities during Holi celebration in the Ghorthamba area. (Image: ANI)
Several people were injured after a clash broke out between two groups during a Holi procession in Jharkhand’s Giridih district on Friday, police said. At least three shops were allegedly torched during the incident.
Police forces have been deployed and the situation is under control, a police officer said.
Giridih, Jharkhand: A stone-pelting incident and arson occurred between two groups in Ghorthamba during a Holi procession. Police, led by SP Bimal Kumar, controlled the situation after an hour of clashes. Several shops, vehicles were set on fire(14/03/2025) pic.twitter.com/AWvyg9yyNB
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The incident took place during the passing of a Holi procession in Ghodthamba when it was opposed by a group, leading to a clash. Reportedly, both sides pelted each other with stones.
“A large police contingent was deployed to restore peace in the area. The situation is under control and is being monitored closely,” Khorimahua Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rajendra Prasad said.
Supintendent of Police Dr Bimal informed that action has been taken against the cuprits and once identified, strict action will be taken. “Right now, the situation is under control and no one has suffered any major injuries. Some vehicles were also set on fire,” he added.
Responding to the incident, the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) has stated that such incidents are condemnable and have no place in a civilised society. They also mentioned that the government is serious about the matter and has instructed for action, which is already visible as the administration is taking steps.
(With agency inputs)
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Jharkhand, India, India