1 Killed in Violent Clashes During Durga Idol Immersion in Uttar Pradesh, 30 Detained

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16am on 14 Oct 2024,Monday India

A 22-year-old man was killed and several others injured during communal clashes in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, over music played during a Durga idol immersion procession. Tensions escalated as vehicles were set on fire, prompting police intervention. At least 30 people were detained, and one accused, Salman, was arrested after evidence showed shots were fired from his home. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the guilty will not be spared, and two police officers were suspended for negligence. The immersion of idols resumed under police supervision.  

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