Bihar village tense after clash during religious procession; 8 arrested, internet suspended

Jamui police said the incident took place under the jurisdiction of Jhajha police station at around 4.30 pm on Sunday, when a group of 30 people were returning in a procession from a temple. Half a dozen police personnel had been moving along with the procession, but despite that, stone-pelting and a clash broke out.

Jamui Nagar Parishad deputy chairman Nitish Sah was admitted to Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) with a serious injury. Five others suffered minor injuries in the incident.

Jamui District Magistrate Abhilasha Sharma said, “We have suspended internet services for 48 hours as a precautionary measure. Additional forces have been deployed at Baluadih, with senior police officers camping at the spot.”

Jamui Superintendent of Police Madan Kumar Anand said two FIRs were registered. One FIR, filed on the basis of a complaint from local residents, named 41 people. Eight of them have been arrested.

“We have lodged a second case against unknown people for rioting, inciting violence and causing damage to public property,” the SP said.