Chandigarh, March 4 -- While Holi was celebrated with traditional fervor across Punjab and the union Territory of Chandigarh on Wednesday, the festivities were punctuated by violent clashes, administrative restrictions, and proactive police intervention to curb hooliganism.
Reports of injuries and arrests emerged from several districts, including Mohali, Jalandhar, and Amritsar, as authorities worked to maintain order during the celebrations.
In Mohali's Derabassi area, a violent confrontation erupted in Dadpur, where groups were seen attacking each other with sticks and chairs, leading to multiple injuries. Similarly, in Jalandhar's PPR Market, a clash between two factions prompted swift action from the Division Number 7 police, resultin...