Durga Puja: 3 injured in clash during immersion in Begusarai

Three people were injured in a clash between two communities during a Durga Puja procession in Bihar's Begusarai. Police had to resort to lathi charge to control the situation. Six people have been detained for questioning.

Three persons were injured in a clash between members of two communities during a procession to immerse an idol of Goddess Durga in Bihar’s Begusarai on Wednesday, police said.

Idol immersion at Danapur on Wednesday. (HT photo)

The clash, involving stone pelting, took place at Karpoori Chowk under Balia police station limits. Police had to resort to lathi charge to control the mob. The injured were rushed to nearby primary health centre for treatment.

Superintendent of police Yogendra Kumar said that the clash took place near Machhli Bazar Upar Tola when people of a neighbouring village were on their way to immerse the idol after the conclusion of the nine-day Durga Puja. “Additional police force was rushed to the spot and the situation was brought under control. Six persons have been detained and are being questioned.”