Tension Erupts in Udgir: Groups Clash Over Alcohol Money Demand

Two groups clashed in Udgir, Maharashtra, over a demand to buy alcohol money. Complaints were filed from both sides, with each group accusing the other of assault. An alleged gunshot was fired during the altercation. Police are investigating with no arrests yet made.

Two groups clashed in Udgir, Maharashtra's Latur district, leading to cross complaints being filed on Thursday morning, according to a police official.

The altercation, involving an alleged gunshot, occurred near Jaknal Pati on Wednesday evening. It stemmed from a demand for money to buy alcohol, an official from the Udgir rural police station reported.

“Both groups have filed complaints against each other. One complainant stated that he was attacked by three individuals seeking money for alcohol. The other complainant, from the group demanding money, claimed he was the one assaulted,” the official added.

No arrests have been made so far in connection with the two cases, and an investigation is ongoing, he said.