Stone-Pelting Incident During Hanuman Jayanti Procession Contained in Guna, Madhya Pradesh
Authorities swiftly restored order after a local dispute near Colonelganj Mosque escalated into communal tensions and violence, leaving several injured.
- A Hanuman Jayanti procession in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, was disrupted by stone-pelting near Colonelganj Mosque following a route dispute and slogan exchanges between communities.
- Senior police and administrative officials, including SP Sanjeev Kumar Sinha and DM Kishore Kumar Kanyal, intervened promptly to control the unrest within 15-20 minutes.
- Authorities confirmed 2-3 injuries during the incident, with medical attention provided to those affected.
- An FIR has been registered against four individuals identified through video evidence, with ongoing monitoring to prevent further escalation.
- The incident highlights the challenges of managing communal sensitivities during religious events in diverse communities.
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