India, March 28 -- Tensions erupted in poll-bound West Bengal's Murshidabad district after clashes broke out on Friday reportedly during Ram Navami processions, even leading to stone-pelting, vandalisim and arson in some areas.

Security was tightened in the affected Jangipur and Raghunathganj areas, the police said.

Police said the situation turned tense after an altercation during a procession turned violent, with two groups pelting stones at each other and damaging property in the affected areas - Jangipur and Raghunathganj, reported PTI news agency. No arrests were made in this regard till the filing of the report.

As part of Ram Navami celebrations, people in a large procession were heading towards Mackenzie Park in Raghunathganj w...