Bareilly: Several people were injured in stone pelting in Majhaua Gangapur village of Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday after a disagreement broke out between two groups over playing loud music during a Muharram procession. Visuals from the incident displayed rocks being rained down on shops and other establishments as people tried to take cover.
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Speaking about the incident, SP Crime Sukesh Pratap Singh said, "Stone pelting took place over loud usage of DJ music in the area. There were scattered skirmishes that were stopped. A few culprits have been identified and a complaint has been registered in this regard. The situation is under control." Following the incident, heavy police deployment was made in the area.
