Two Arrested in Ballia for Assaulting Muslim Youths After Muharram Procession Clash
Two arrested in Ballia for attacking Muslim youths after Muharram procession over wire dispute.
Police arrested two individuals on Wednesday in connection with a violent attack on Muslim youths returning from a Muharram procession in Khariaka village, under the Rewati police station jurisdiction. The incident, which took place on Sunday night, stemmed from a dispute over a severed electricity wire, authorities reported.
According to the FIR lodged by Mohammad Khurshid from Kavlen Pandey Ka Tola village, the altercation began when a wire connected to Manish Yadav’s house was allegedly cut during a Tazia procession. As the group returned from the local Karbala, they were ambushed by villagers wielding sticks and a country-made pistol, resulting in injuries to four individuals: Mohammad Intzaar, Naushad Ansari, Arsh Mohammad, and Tipu Ansari.
Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh confirmed the arrests of Sadhu Yadav (23) and Vishal Yadav (21) near Kolnala Tiraha, with a country-made pistol recovered from their possession. A case has been registered under relevant legal provisions, and investigations are ongoing to ensure justice.
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The incident has sparked local concern, with authorities urging calm and reinforcing security measures to maintain peace in the region.
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