An Islamist mob resorted to stone pelting at a Mangla procession near Jama Masjid Chowk in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand on Tuesday.
The incident occurred around 10:45 PM. Stone pelting started over the songs being played during the procession. Senior police officials rushed to the spot with police force to restore law and order.
Police had to use mild lathi-charge and aerial firing to bring the situation under control. Mangla processions are taken out by the Hindu community ahead of Ram Navami every year.
The incident occurred during the second Tuesday Mangla procession. Several Akhara groups were participating across different areas in the city.
They were proceeding near Jhanda Chowk and Masjid Gali turn. Reportedly, the Islamist mob got triggered by the songs being played during the procession.
An argument occurred between the mob and members of the procession, leading to the stone pelting incident. Members of the Hindu community also resorted to stone pelting in retaliation. Nearby shops were vandalised during the incident and the Eid Market was temporarily shut.
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