Over 6 people hurt in Kanpur after 2 religious groups clash
Police said the clash took place during a procession on the occasion birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
In Short
- Violence broke out when a particular community tried to take out a procession via a new route
- Verbal spat turned ugly and stones were pelted
- Police had to use force to disperse the mob
Over six people were injured after two religious groups clashed with each other in Kanpur on Wednesday.
Police said the clash took place during a procession on the occasion birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
The provincial armed constabulary (PAC) had to be called in after the police were unable to control the situation.
Senior officials, including District Magistrate Vijay Vishwas Pant and Senior Superintendent of Police Anant Deo rushed to the scene to defuse tension and were still camping there.
Officials said the violence broke out when a particular community tried to take out the procession via a new route, which was not allowed by the district administration.
Locals objected to the procession, and said that the route sanctioned by the administration should be followed.
The verbal spat between the two communities soon turned ugly, and they began pelting stones.
Police had to use force to disperse the mob.
The situation has been brought under control, and additional security has been deployed to prevent any untoward situations.
(With IANS inputs)
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