8 people injured in a group clashes in Rajasthan

At least 8 people were injured in a group clash which took place in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district. The incident took place following an objection over usage of loud music during a procession near worship centre. 3 people have also been arrested in connection with the incident.

Jaipur: Members of two communities clashed on Thursday when a religious procession was passing by a worship centre in Chhan town of Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, leaving eight persons injured, following which three suspects have been arrested.

A group of people objected to loud music being played by those taking out the procession as it neared the worship centre which resulted in a brawl on Thursday.

"People from both the sides pelted stones at each other in which eight people, including a sub-inspector, sustained injuries," Superintendent of Police, Swai Madhopur Sameer Kumar Singh, said on Friday.

"Police used cane charge and fired two rubber bullets to disperse the mob," he said.

The officer said that additional police force has been deployed in the town and the situation is completely under control.

A case has been registered against five people from both sides and three were arrested, he added.

Sawai Madhopur is about 150 km from Rajasthan capital Jaipur.

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