Stones thrown during Durgā immersion procession in Washim; RAF deployed
Police said an argument over gulāl being thrown near houses belonging to one community near Tipu Sultan Chowk on Wednesday turned into stone-throwing from both sides.
- ANI
Police said an argument over gulāl being thrown near houses belonging to one community near Tipu Sultan Chowk on Wednesday turned into stone-throwing from both sides. Police, the State Reserve Police Force and the Rapid Action Force brought the situation under control, and FIRs are being registered.
Key data
SDPO Ramkrishna Pawar said there was no damage to houses or vehicles. No injury figures were reported.
Why it matters
Clashes during festival processions keep recurring. The immersion window runs until 24 October in several states.
GK: did you know?
Washim is ancient Vatsagulma, capital of a branch of the Vākāṭaka dynasty.
