Three injured in Uttar Pradesh communal clash

BIJNOR - At least three people were injured on Sunday in a clash between two communities over parking of a rickshaw in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor town.

The clashes erupted after a rickshaw was wrongfully parked in front of a house.
Members of the two communities pelted stones at each other.

Police had to resort to baton charge to quell the irate mob.

“A heated argument took place between members of Ramgarh and Qureshi communities over the parking of a rickshaw. It led to stone-pelting. Police immediately rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Peace has been established,” said Shyam Bahadur Singh, Sub-Divisional Magistrate.

The local police have registered a case and trying to nab the culprits. (ANI)