The violence that broke out during the Durga idol procession in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh continues. After miscreants set fire to several houses including shops, hospitals and showrooms on Monday, the administration has deployed a large number of police forces in the area. Late night in Nakwa village, mischievous elements vandalized a religious place and also tried to set it on fire. However, the situation was brought under control when the police team reached the spot.
Police forces deployed at various places amid violence and tense situation
Amidst the violence and tense situation, police forces were seen deployed at various places. Even after this, at around 10 pm on Monday night, miscreants set fire to a village. The head of Nakwa village said that 10 to 15 people came and set them on fire. After the fire, a large number of police and PAC reached the spot and controlled the situation. The miscreants ran away after seeing the police.
Miscreants tried to break a grave
Mahsi BDO Hemant Yadav said that some unruly elements have set fire to the village. Police reached the spot and controlled the situation. He told that more than 50 policemen are present at the spot. Apart from this, an attempt was also made to demolish a religious place. Miscreants have tried to break into a tomb. Villagers told that an attempt was made to break the grave and set it on fire. However, the police brought the situation under control.
Young man died in stone pelting and firing
There was a clash between two communities during the immersion of Durga idol at around 6 pm on Sunday evening. During this, a young man named Ram Gopal Mishra (22) was killed in stone pelting and firing and dozens of people were injured. As soon as this news spread, there was panic in the entire area. Thousands of people came out on the streets with sticks and started vandalizing and shouting slogans.
The commotion continued till the afternoon of 14 October
The police took charge but the situation went out of control. The uproar continued till the afternoon of 14 October. Meanwhile, miscreants burnt a hospital. The X-ray machine inside was broken. The bed and mirror were destroyed. A nearby medical store was also set on fire. The entire medical store was vandalized. Not only this, the miscreants also burnt the bike showroom. After which the new motorcycle was seen burning.