A clash broke out between two communities during a religious procession in Bihar’s Jamui. Three people sustained injuries in the altercation in Jhajha on Sunday. Nine people have been apprehended in connection with the incident. A police official has also been suspended for negligence of duty, an official said. The state government has suspended internet services in the district till February 18, the official added. tensions in Darbhanga in July 2023 saw internet services suspended due to communal tensions at Banauli village, which falls under the Simri police station jurisdiction. A dispute erupted between two groups regarding the placement of a Muharram flag in the village. The situation was subsequently stabilised with assistance from local community leaders, the DM said. Now, the situation is \”fully under control\”, she said. \”A case has been registered and people involved in the incident will be arrested,\” she added. The district police conducted a flag march on Monday to maintain order and prevent further escalation, and authorities have registered a case against 50-60 unidentified persons.
