Bhopal: Stones Pelted, Swords Wielded As Six Injured In Clash Between Two Groups

The incident has left residents shaken, with police maintaining a strict watch in the area to prevent further escalation.

Bhopal: Tension gripped Madhya Pradesh’s capital after a violent clash erupted between two groups near the Old Galla Mandi in Jahangirabad. The altercation, reportedly stemming from a previous dispute, quickly escalated as both sides resorted to stone pelting. Some individuals were also seen wielding swords during the violence. After receiving the information, police reached the spot and converted the area into a cantonment.

Jahangirabad Station House Officer (SHO), Ashish Upadhyay, said the dispute originated two days ago when a fight broke out between few youth, leaving some injured. “On Monday morning, the two groups confronted each other again, leading to a physical altercation involving sticks and swords,” he said.

The clash occurred while a Congress party rally was passing nearby, creating further commotion in the area. Six people sustained injuries during the violence and are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The police swiftly deployed a heavy force to the area, turning Jahangirabad into a virtual fortress to restore peace. “The situation is now fully under control,” the SHO assured, adding that statements are being recorded, and cases will be registered based on the investigation.

Bhopal: Chaos erupted in Bhopal’s Jahangirabad after two groups clashed near Old Galla Mandi. What started as an argument quickly spiraled into violence, with both sides attacking each other using sticks and even swords. Stones were hurled as panic spread in the busy area.

Jahangirabad Police Station In-Charge Ashish Upadhyay said the dispute began two days ago during an altercation involving some youths, which had left a few injured. "The matter reignited this morning when the groups faced off again, resulting in a violent exchange," he said.

The violence broke out just as a Congress-led march was passing nearby, adding to the commotion. Police rushed to the spot and turned the area into a virtual fortress, deploying heavy security to bring the situation under control.

Six people were injured in the clash and have been admitted to a hospital for treatment. "The situation is stable now, and we are recording statements from those involved. Cases will be registered based on the findings," the SHO added.