Bahraich: Stone pelting, gunfire erupts during Durga Puja idol immersion; One dead, tensions on rise | VIDEO

Durga Puja violence Bahraich: In a violent clash that broke out during the immersion procession of Durga idols in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the tragic death of a 22-year-old man and escalating tensions between two communities. The situation in the area remains tense as authorities work to control the unrest.

Stone pelting, gunfire halts procession

The immersion ceremony, a traditional part of Durga Puja festivities, took a violent turn when stone pelting reportedly started from one section of the crowd. As tempers flared, the situation escalated further, and gunfire erupted amidst the chaos. According to local reports, 22-year-old Gopal Mishra sustained a fatal bullet injury during the incident.

Enraged crowd reacts with arson, video surfaces

Following the death of Mishra, the local community was outraged. The grief and anger quickly boiled over, leading to acts of arson in the area. Several vehicles and properties were set ablaze as enraged locals took to the streets in protest.

यूपी : जिला बहराइच में दुर्गा मूर्ति विसर्जन शोभायात्रा पर पथराव। इसके बाद फायरिंग हुई। 22 वर्षीय गोपाल मिश्रा की गोली लगने से मौत हुई। इससे भड़के लोगों ने आगजनी की। मामला दो संप्रदायों से जुड़ा है, तनावपूर्ण हालात हैं। pic.twitter.com/jIBo2z1G8t

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) October 13, 2024

Tensions between two religious groups

The conflict is reportedly linked to long-standing tensions between two communities in the region. Authorities have stepped up their presence in Bahraich in an effort to diffuse the situation and prevent further violence. The district administration has imposed heavy security measures to restore calm, while an investigation into the incident has been launched.

उत्तर प्रदेश : बहराइच में दुर्गा मूर्ति शोभायात्रा पर पथराव–फायरिंग के बाद अक्रोशित लोगों ने कई मकानों में आग लगाई। वाहन भी जलाए जाने की सूचना। मुस्लिम पक्ष के लोगों पर पथराव–फायरिंग करने का आरोप है। https://t.co/9qMGEsNcbe pic.twitter.com/C646DjSwhG

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) October 13, 2024

What is the situation now?

As of now, the area remains under tight security, with police patrolling the streets to ensure no further clashes occur. The district authorities are appealing for peace and urging both communities to avoid further provocation. The incident has reignited concerns over communal tensions in sensitive areas during religious festivals.