There was a fierce fight between two groups during the immersion of idols in the Nagdi police station area of Ranchi on Friday evening. During this period, there was heavy stone pelting from both sides. As soon as information about the incident was received, Ranchi DC Rahul Kumar Sinha, Ranchi SSP Chandan Kumar Sinha, Rural SP, City SP reached the spot along with the police force. The police brought the situation under control.
Stone Pelting in Nagri
The sources state that there was an argument between two parties about playing a song close to a place of worship on Friday night as they were returning from the immersion procession in Ranchi’s Nagdi neighbourhood.
The whole place quickly became a battleground. There was pandemonium everywhere as a result. A significant number of security forces and magistrates have been stationed at the incident site by Ranchi DC and SSP due to the current circumstances.
As per a report by Kashish News, the group which was going for idol immersion were stopped near a mosque because of playing provoking songs near the mosque. Following which the matter took a violent turn and stones were pelted from both groups in Nagri area of Ranchi.
Section 144 imposed in Nagri, Ranchi
Police has controlled the situation and section 144 is imposed in the area. Gathering of more than 4 people and any kind of procession is stopped until further orders in the Nagri police station area.
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