Stone-Pelting Incident Sparks Tension During Religious Procession in Jharkhand

A religious procession in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district was marred by stone-pelting, leading to heightened security in the village. Although the situation has been brought under control, authorities are investigating claims that several women were injured. The event initially led to a blockage on the GT road.

Tension erupted in the Jhurjhuri village of Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Sunday evening after miscreants allegedly pelted stones at a religious procession, according to a police officer.

In response to the incident, which occurred around 8 p.m., authorities have increased security measures in the area, confirmed Barhi sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Ajit Kumar Bimal. A stretch of GT road was blocked by the participants of the procession, although the situation has since been brought under control.

Organizers of the religious rally reported that several women sustained injuries due to the stone-pelting. Police have launched an investigation to uncover the specifics of the events.

(With inputs from agencies.)