Rohtak, March 14 -- Several Dalit families have locked their homes and fled Baniyani village in Haryana's Rohtak district, after a violent Holi clash between a Scheduled Caste community and the Rajput community led to the death of a youth.

The incident, which took place on March 4, was reportedly triggered by a minor parking dispute. The situation turned violent after the altercation escalated into a physical fight, with CCTV footage showing members from both communities engaged in the clash. A youth identified as Vikram died in the clash, resulting in heightened tensions in the locality.

Vikram was from the Rajput community. The dispute initially arose between Vikram and Nishant, who is from the SC community, police said.

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