Clashes erupt in Bihar's Gopalganj, Katihar during Muharram processions

NEW DELHI: Tensions flared during Muharram processions successful Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts connected Sunday, starring to clashes betwixt groups successful 2 abstracted incidents, officials confirmed.In Gopalganj's Manjha area, a quality betwixt 2 akharas occurred implicit the show of stunts during the spiritual procession. One idiosyncratic sustained insignificant injuries successful the scuffle."People of 2 akharas, portion of a procession, clashed with each different implicit performing stunts. One idiosyncratic sustained insignificant injuries. He was taken to the nearest hospital, wherever his information is reported to beryllium retired of danger," Gopalganj territory magistrate Pawan Kumar Sinha told PTI. Stone-pelting, vandalism successful KatiharMeanwhile, successful Katihar's Naya Tola area, members of 2 communities clashed adjacent the Mahaveer temple portion a Muharram procession was underway. Stone-pelting and vandalism of vehicles during the little occurrence of unit were reported."The concern was instantly brought nether control," said Katihar territory magistrate Manesh Kumar Meena. "No 1 sustained immoderate wounded successful this incident. Those who indulged successful unit person been identified and strict enactment volition beryllium taken against them."