Violence erupted in the Bahraich district on October 13 during a Durga idol immersion procession, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old man from a bullet wound. The unrest began with stone pelting and escalated into firing, leading to widespread arson as enraged individuals torched several homes and vehicles. In response, police forces have been mobilised to restore order. Superintendent of Police Vrinda Shukla assured the public that efforts are underway to ensure a smooth continuation of the immersion process, stating, “We have deployed sufficient police forces at all locations, and no issues have arisen so far.” Videos circulating on social media depict the chaos as the situation unfolds. Bahraich Shocker: Suspected of Stealing Wheat, 3 Dalit Boys Thrashed, Tonsured and Paraded in UP Village; Accused Arrested (Watch Video).
Stone Pelting, Firing Disrupt Durga Immersion in Baharich
उत्तर प्रदेश : बहराइच में दुर्गा मूर्ति शोभायात्रा पर पथराव–फायरिंग के बाद अक्रोशित लोगों ने कई मकानों में आग लगाई। वाहन भी जलाए जाने की सूचना। मुस्लिम पक्ष के लोगों पर पथराव–फायरिंग करने का आरोप है। https://t.co/9qMGEsNcbe pic.twitter.com/C646DjSwhG
— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) October 13, 2024
Police Mobilised Amid Bahraich Durga Procession Violence
Bahraich, UP: Vrinda Shukla (SP Bahraich) says, "The situation is being brought under control rapidly. We are making every effort to ensure that the idol immersion process continues smoothly in all our tehsils without any disruptions and that all idols are immersed as soon as… pic.twitter.com/J8VJB5xn0B
— IANS (@ians_india) October 14, 2024
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