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Bihar: Clash erupts between 2 communities in Darbhanga; 6 arrested

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Darbhanga: Members of two communities allegedly pelted stones at each other in Darbhanga district, officials said on Monday.

The incident took place at Kewatgama Pachiyari village under the jurisdiction of Kusheshwar Asthan police station when a group of people were returning after a religious gathering on Sunday evening, they said.

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The incident was immediately brought under control and no one sustained any injury in the incident, said Alok, Superintendent of Police (Rural-Darbhanga).

The incident was reportedly triggered by a rumour that a hen was beaten with sticks. Police immediately reached the spot and brought the situation under control. No one sustained any injury in the incident," the SP said.

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The SP further stated, "The incident was recorded by the area Chowkidar. We have identified the troublemakers from both sides.

Senior officials are actively monitoring the situation to maintain communal harmony in the locality.

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