Hawkers' Argument Sparks Communal Clash in Washim City

A disagreement between hawkers led to a violent clash in Washim city, Maharashtra, as two communities hurled stones at each other, causing injuries. Six arrests have been made, with more expected following CCTV investigations. Police quashed similar rumors earlier in Nagpur, maintaining control of the situation.

Two hawkers' argument escalated into a violent altercation between communities in Washim city, Maharashtra, leaving three individuals injured.

The incident unfolded on Monday night in the Patni Chowk area, leading to a stone-pelting clash. Superintendent of Police Anuj Tare explained the sequence of events started with a verbal spat, followed by a weapon attack.

While police managed to disperse the crowd quickly, calm was restored with the arrest of six individuals, and more are expected as CCTV footage undergoes scrutiny. This incident mirrors previous tensions in the region, highlighting underlying communal sensitivities.

(With inputs from agencies.)