Two people were shot dead and several injured following a violent clash between two groups in a village on the outskirts of Patna on Sunday, police said.
The violence, in Jethuli village in Patna district over a parking dispute, escalated to arson with a mob setting fire to a few buildings, including the office of the village chief, on Sunday. The chaos continued on Monday as cars parked near a gas godown were also set on fire, the godown was vandalized, and the cylinder kept in the godown was thrown into the river Ganga.
While two people died, at least five were injured in the incident and were sent to Patna Medical College and Hospital and Nalanda Medical College and Hospital.
There is heavy police deployment in the area and the police have arrested seven people, including the village chief, in relation with the violence.
“A fight between two groups escalated into violence with firing by one group. Five people were injured. We have got information about two deaths. Seven accused, including the village chief, arrested. Police to camp in Jethuli until the situation normalises. The situation is stabilising,” said Syed Imran Masood, Superintendent of Police, City.
“One accused’s house was set on fire and was brought under control. Some locals said that shots were fired in front of one police SI. If such a thing happened then, it is a serious matter and will be probed,” added the SP City.
(With ANI inputs)
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