11 injured as groups clash over Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki
India Today
A disagreement over playing with colours rapidly escalated into a violent clash, with both groups reportedly using sticks, batons, and iron rods for around ten minutes, causing widespread panic locally.
At least 11 people were injured after a dispute over playing with colours on Holi escalated into a violent clash between two groups in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, police said.
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon in Tikaria village in Uttar Pradesh.
According to police, an argument between the two sides over playing with colours quickly turned into a bloody confrontation, with both groups allegedly attacking each other with sticks, batons and iron rods for about 10 minutes, creating panic in the area.
Locals intervened and tried to bring the situation under control. Police officers who arrived at the spot after being informed pacified both sides.
Villagers said eight people from one side and three from the other have sustained injuries. All the injured were sent for medical examination, police said.
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