Net suspended after Bihar procession clash

A clash broke out between two communities during a religious procession in Bihar’s Jamui, propting the state government to suspend Internet services in the district, an official said on Monday.

Three persons were injured in the clash in Jhajha on Sunday, and nine persons were arrested in this connection, Jamui District Magistrate Abhilasha Sharma said.

A police official had also been suspended for dereliction of duty, she said.

The police on Monday conducted a flag march at Jhajha to ensure that the situation did not escalate. A case was registered against 50-60 unidentified individuals, she said.

“The incident took place yesterday when a clash broke out between members of two communities during a procession in Jhajha. Members of both sides resorted to stone-throwing, which caused injuries to three persons. The situation was brought under control by the police. All injured were taken to the nearest government hospital,” the District Magistrate said.