Lucknow: Several people, including the station house officer (SHO) of Nichaul police station, were injured after two groups clashed during Lakshmi idol immersion festivities in Maharajganj district.
Police detained 11 people in connection with the incident, including seven minors. Police said proceedings were also launched against seven others from the area. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Participants were competing to play louder music and display bigger sound systems when an argument between two groups of youths escalated into a brawl, according to police. Circle Officer Ravindra Kumar Singh said DJ operators and organisers of the immersion committees had been summoned for questioning. He said strict action would be taken against those found violating rules or involved in the violence.
The violence erupted during a DJ competition organised by various idol immersion committees. The groups allegedly attacked each other with sticks, bricks and stones, triggering chaos in the area. Police rushed to the spot on receiving information about the clash and attempted to restore order. However, some personnel also came under attack during the intervention. SHO Yogendra Kumar Rai suffered a hand injury while trying to defuse the situation. The injured were taken to the Community Health Centre in Nichaul, where they received first aid. Among those injured were Preet Kumar Kandu, Shrikant, Roshan, Arjun, Sadanand Yadav, Amit, Veeru, Nitish Kumar and DJ operator Aditya, besides the SHO. Several others also reportedly sought medical assistance. The minors were later let off with a warning, while action was initiated against four youths. Download the TOI App.
Doctors said all were discharged on Tuesday morning after treatment.