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Ganesh Procession Turns Violent: Police Injured in Bihar Stone-Pelting
19 Sep
Summary
- Six police officers were injured during a Ganesh idol immersion procession.
- The confrontation began when police objected to loud, obscene music.
- Five individuals were arrested following the stone-pelting incident.
Six police officers sustained injuries during a Ganesh idol immersion procession in the Jamui district of Bihar. The incident occurred late on Friday night when the procession, en route to a pond for idol immersion, passed by the Jhajha police station. Police personnel objected to the high volume and alleged use of obscene songs from a DJ system near the police station gate.
An argument escalated into stone-pelting, injuring SHO Mintu Kumar Singh, two sub-inspectors, and three constables. The injured officers received treatment at the Jhajha Community Health Centre. The procession was reportedly proceeding without a necessary license, according to the SHO.
Following the violence, five individuals were apprehended at the scene. Authorities have filed an FIR naming 17 accused, and further investigations are underway to identify all responsible parties. The DJ equipment used during the procession has been confiscated.
