Several locals and policemen injured in communal clash in Jharkhand

Violence erupted in the village as the members of both communities clashed and pelted stones, knowing about the matter. A police team that rushed to separate the warring members and restore peace was also targeted and a police officer named Rajiv Ranjan sustained head injuries

Arnima Dwivedi
Published on: 6 Jun 2017 7:21 AM GMT
Several locals and policemen injured in communal clash in Jharkhand
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Ranchi: A clash that erupted on the outskirts of capital city of Jharkhand, between members of two communities injured several people and some policemen.

According to the police, the clash took place in Sukurhutu village of Ranchi district when some youths from a community allegedly misbehaved with the women of other community on last Monday night.

Violence erupted in the village as the members of both communities clashed and pelted stones, knowing about the matter. A police team that rushed to separate the warring members and restore peace was also targeted and a police officer named Rajiv Ranjan sustained head injuries.

The people also fired bullets into the air.

Sukurhutu clashes continued for over two hours. The situation was brought under control after additional force was rushed, a police officer said.

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"The situation in Sukurhutu is under control. Forces are camping in the village," Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Dwivedi told reporters.

This is the second incident of communal clash in Ranchi in a week.

Last week, a clash took place between the members of two communities at Bargai, also in Ranchi.

The clash took place after the members of a community objected to the music being played at a marriage party. The marriage party members, including women and children, were also thrashed by the members of other community.

Arnima Dwivedi

Arnima Dwivedi

A journalist, presently working as a sub-editor with newstrack.com. I love exploring new genres of humans and humanity.

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