The incident occurred in Panki village of Palamu. Tensions erupted between two groups over the construction of ‘Toran Gate’, a traditional decorative hanging. The argument between the two communities escalated into a scuffle. Conflicts between two groups on Wednesday over Mahashivratri preparations in Jharkhand’s Palamu district reportedly resulted in at least 12 injuries and Imposed section 144
The argument started on Tuesday after a group was accused of damaging the “Toran Gate,” which was built for the festival that takes place on Saturday.
The incident reportedly took place in Palamu Panki village. Conflict broke out between two groups when a traditional decorative hanging called the “Toran Gate” was being built over Mahashivratri section 144 imposed.
An altercation broke out between the two communities. Both groups started throwing stones at each other shortly after, which prompted police to step in. The police were able to maintain order, but the atmosphere is still tense.
माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री@HemantSorenJMM *पलामू – पांकी में 2 पक्षों में विवाद के बाद पत्थरबाजी, उपद्रवियों द्वारा आगजनी की भी सूचना, तोरण द्वार बनाने को लेकर हुआ है विवाद, लोगों को समझाने में जुटी पांकी थाना पुलिस, हालात पर काबू पाने के लिए 100 से अधिक जवान तैनात,@DC_Palamu pic.twitter.com/dxAOYoRgsX
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In order to keep the peace, Section 144 has currently been implemented in Panki and more than 100 people have been sent there. At the scene are police officers from Tarhasi, Pipratand, and Lesliganj police stations.
There are several senior officials camped out here, including the SP for Palamu. It’s thought that some police officers were hurt during the clashes as well.
“Situation under control with teams from three police stations present. The accused will face consequences, said Palamu SP CK Sinha.
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