Jharkhand: Several injured in clash over use of loudspeakers, flag installation in Hazaribagh

Violence erupted in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh on Wednesday morning after two groups clashed allegedly over the installation of flags and a loudspeaker during Maha Shivratri. Several people sustained injuries and a number of two-wheelers were set on fire, according to the police.

Nancy Sahay, deputy commissioner of Hazaribagh, said that adequate security forces have been deployed in the area and that the situation is under control. “A scuffle and stone pelting took place this morning over using a sound system in Ichak area of Hazaribagh district,” Sahay was quoted as saying by ANI. “Adequate forces have been deployed and senior officers are camping at the site. As of now situation is under control and peaceful”

Trainee IPS officer Shruti Agarwal urged the public to cooperate with the authorities, adding that the situation is under control. “There should be peace everywhere. We want you all to cooperate with the authorities," Agarwal told PTI. “The situation is under control and we want the Mahashivaratri festival to conclude peacefully.”