The situation in Hazaribag district of Jharkhand remained peaceful on Monday, a day after members of two groups clashed with each other and pelted stones during a religious procession, the police said.
According to Ajit Kumar Bimal, Barhi subdivisional police officer (SDPO), the situation in Jhurjhuri village was brought under control within a few hours of the incident on Sunday evening.
"All shops, markets and business establishments remained open and traffic was normal," had added.
When asked about arrests, Bimal said we have filed an FIR in this connection and efforts are made to identify those who were involved in the incident.
The incident came to light around 8 pm on Sunday, when stones were allegedly thrown at a religious procession. After the incident, the security was tightened in the area.
Meanwhile, the organisers of the procession claimed that many women were injured in the attack. Later, the participants blocked a stretch of the GT Road.
Bimal said: "The situation is now completely under control.”
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