Stone pelting from rooftop targets Hindu procession in Jangipur
A Hindu procession in the Raghunathganj area of Jangipur in Murshidabad, West Bengal, turned violent after reports of stone pelting from rooftops and nearby buildings targeting participants. The procession, in which people were dressed in saffron attire, was proceeding peacefully before the situation quickly escalated.
Clashes broke out, leading to incidents of vandalism and arson in the area. As tensions rose, authorities intervened to prevent further deterioration of law and order.
Section 144 was imposed to restrict public gatherings, and additional security forces, including paramilitary units, were deployed to bring the situation under control. Police also detained several individuals linked to the violence.
Efforts are underway to restore normalcy, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. Officials are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the unrest and identify those responsible for the clashes.
