Karam Prakash
Patiala, April 29
Two people were injured as two groups clashed in Patiala on Friday afternoon.
Both groups pelted each other with stones and brandished swords.
Police later calmed down the situation.
One group is said to have tried to carry out a march that was contested by the other.
Police reportedly opened fire to disperse the agitators. After this, people blocked the Fountain roundabout and raised slogans.
SSP Nanak Singh said the situation was under control.
Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney in a message urged people to maintain peace and harmony, saying even if there is a dispute or misunderstanding, it is important to resolve it by dialogue.
She said the present situation is under control and being continuously monitored.
The incident of clashes in Patiala are deeply unfortunate. I spoke with the DGP, peace has been restored in the area. We are closely monitoring the situation and will not let anyone create disturbance in the State. Punjab’s peace and harmony is of utmost importance.
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) April 29, 2022
Meanwhile, CM Bhagwant Mann in a tweet said, “The incident of clashes in Patiala are deeply unfortunate. I spoke with the DGP, peace has been restored in the area. We are closely monitoring the situation and will not let anyone create disturbance in the State. Punjab’s peace and harmony is of utmost importance.”
2 injured as two groups clash in Patiala; CM Mann says won’t allow anyone to create disturbance in state
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