NEW DELHI: Members of two communities allegedly pelted stones at each other in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, officials said on Monday. At Kewatgama Pachiyari village within Kusheshwar Asthan police station’s jurisdiction, an incident occurred when people were returning from a religious gathering on Sunday evening. Alok, Superintendent of Police (Rural-Darbhanga), confirmed that the situation was swiftly controlled, and no injuries were reported. The authorities have arrested six individuals, whilst a case has been registered against 45 people. “The incident took place when people belonging to another community started pelting stones from rooftops at people returning from the Kalash Shobha Yatra. It is reported that a minor scuffle also took place. The incident was reportedly triggered by a rumour that a hen was beaten with sticks. Police immediately reached the spot and brought the situation under control. No one sustained any injury in the incident,” the SP said. The SP further stated, “The incident was recorded by the area Chowkidar. We have identified the troublemakers from both sides. A case has been registered against 45 people….and six people have been arrested. Now, the situation is completely under control….additional forces have been deployed in the area.” Senior officials are actively monitoring the situation to maintain communal harmony in the locality.
