Five held for vandalism, assault at Durga Puja pandal in Pratapgarh
PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 18 -- A group of people allegedly stormed a Durga Puja pandal during an aarti in Dahengari Jamalpur village under the Manikpur police station area in Pratapgarh on Friday night, vandalised religious structures and assaulted devotees. Police have arrested five accused and launched a search for others involved in the incident.
According to police, the incident took place around 9 pm at a Navadurga Puja pandal. As volunteers distributed prasad, some people allegedly objected to the loud music, triggering an argument with those present. The dispute soon turned violent, with the accused allegedly assaulting devotees with sticks and clubs.
During the clash, the Durga idol was damaged, the Navagraha altar overturned and ritual items, including a kalash, were smashed. The attackers also allegedly vandalised a DJ sound system and an e-rickshaw. Villagers claimed that women associated with the accused threw bricks and stones from rooftops, triggering panic in the area.
Police teams led by local officers reached the spot and brought the situation under control. Several injured persons were taken to the Community Health Centre, Kalakankar, while those with serious injuries were referred to a medical college for advanced treatment.
On the complaint of Ankit Mishra, police registered a case against six named accused and several unidentified women. Five accused have been arrested, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspect.
To prevent any further disturbance, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village and regular patrolling is being carried out. Authorities said the situation is currently under control and peaceful....
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