Protests erupted after a man was fatally stabbed during a clash between two groups at a bus stand complex in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on Friday night when an argument between two groups escalated into violence. During the clash, 23-year-old Tushar Sharma was stabbed to death, police said.
Two other persons, who were seriously hurt in the clash, were referred to a higher medical centre, they added.
Following the incident, a group headed by the Bajrang Dal allegedly set fire to a shop belonging to the accused and staged protests on the streets. The protests forced the closure of markets in Khatima, police said.
As the situation began to go out of control, police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse protesting crowd who were sitting on the road. This further escalated tension in the town.
Himanshu, the district convener of the Bajrang Dal, warned that the protests would be intensified if the accused were not arrested soon. Police said additional force has been deployed in sensitive areas of the town to maintain law and order.
Khatima Circle Officer Vimal Kumar said the accused have been identified and will be arrested soon.
He added that the law and order situation in the town is under control and strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to disturb peace.
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