India News Live Updates: Prohibitory orders imposed after several injured in clashes in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag

Jharkhand’s Hazaribag administration on Wednesday imposed prohibitory orders in parts of the district after two groups clashed during Maha Shivratri, an official said. Several people were injured after members of both the groups clashed over installation of religious flags and a loudspeaker during Maha Shivratri at Ichak, police said.

“Prohibitory orders have been promulgated under section 163 of BNS banning procession, assembly of five or more persons, carrying of arms, etc,” they added.

The clashes started when one group objected to the installation of religious flags and a loudspeaker in front of a school in Dumraon village within Ichak police station limits by members of another.

The war of words escalated into violence, with both sides pelting bricks at each other. A number of two-wheelers were also set on fire, police said.

Senior police officers, along with adequate security personnel, went to the spot and used force to disperse the groups.

The situation is tense but under control, police added.

“Law and order is under control. We appeal to people to celebrate Maha Shivratri peacefully,” a police official said.