Tensions flared in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag after a violent clash broke out between two communities during a Ram Navami procession, with stone-pelting reported from both sides. The confrontation allegedly started over the playing of an objectionable song as the Mangla Julus procession passed from Panch Mandir Chowk to Jhanda Chowk near Jama Masjid on Tuesday. Following the violence, an FIR was lodged against 10 named individuals and 200 unidentified persons at Sadar police station.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radha Krishna Kishore informed the state assembly that police and magistrates attempted to control the escalating chaos, eventually resorting to firing two rounds in the air to disperse the crowd and protect property. Additional police forces and magistrates were deployed in sensitive areas after the situation was brought under control.
The Jharkhand Assembly witnessed heated scenes, with BJP MLAs storming the Well of the House and demanding strict action against those involved. Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi questioned why disturbances repeatedly occur during Hindu festivals and urged the government to use modern technology like drones and CCTV to identify culprits. Kishore assured that the government is investigating the incident and committed to maintaining communal harmony in the state.
