Communal clashes erupt in Jharkhand's Giridih during Holi celebrations

Giridih (Jharkhand): Several people were injured and at least three shops allegedly torched after a clash broke out between two groups during a Holi procession in Jharkhand's Giridih district on Friday, police said.

Giridih, Jharkhand: A stone-pelting incident and arson occurred between two groups in Ghorthamba during a Holi procession. Police, led by SP Bimal Kumar, controlled the situation after an hour of clashes. Several shops, vehicles were set on fire

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Police forces have been deployed and the situation is under control, a police officer said.

The incident took place in Ghodthamba when the passing of a Holi procession through the area was opposed by a group, leading to a clash in which both sides pelted each other with stones, the officer said.

"A large police contingent was deployed to restore peace in the area. The situation is under control and is being monitored closely," Khorimahua Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rajendra Prasad said.