UP's Bahraich Clashes: Borders Sealed, Drones Deployed as Hospital and Shops Set Ablaze

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:11pm on 14 Oct 2024,Monday India

Violence broke out in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, during a Durga idol immersion procession on October 13, leading to the death of a 22-year-old man, Ram Gopal Mishra. The clashes erupted over music played during the event, with stones thrown and gunshots fired. Miscreants set fire to a hospital, shops, and vehicles. Police detained 30 people, including one accused, Salman, whose home was linked to the shooting. Heavy forces, drones, and sealed borders were deployed to control the situation. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vowed strict action against the rioters. Internet services remain suspended.

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