Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Clash During Saraswati Immersion in Jharkhand
On Saturday, 24th January, a clash happened in Belsu village, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, during a Saraswati Puja immersion procession.
A Muslim mob started pelting stones at the idol of Goddess Saraswati, which led to a fight.
Several people, including a child and some policemen, got injured.
The police had to use tear gas to control the situation.
The area is now heavily guarded to prevent more violence.
Officials are talking to people from both communities to calm things down.
The exact cause of the fight is still being investigated, but it might have started because of DJ music playing during the procession, which the Muslim community objected to.
The administration is committed to maintaining peace in the area.
A clash broke out during a Saraswati Puja immersion procession in Belsu village, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand.
A Muslim mob pelted stones at the idol of Goddess Saraswati, leading to injuries among several people, including a child and policemen.
Heavy security deployment, including tear gas, was used to control the situation, with the area resembling a police camp.
The exact cause of the dispute is under investigation, but it may have started over the playing of DJ music during the procession.
Top district officials are engaging with both communities to restore normalcy and ensure peace in the area.
- Who
- Hindu and Muslim communities in Belsu village, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand
- What
- Clash during Saraswati Puja immersion procession
- When
- 24th January, Saturday
- Where
- Belsu village, Keredari block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand
- Why
- Dispute over the playing of DJ music during the immersion procession
Muslim Community
Hindu Community
DJ Music During Procession
Muslim Community
Objected to the playing of DJ music during the immersion procession.
Hindu Community
Considered the use of DJ music as a normal part of the immersion procession.
- Location
- Belsu village, Keredari block, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand
- Date
- 24th January, Saturday
- Injured
- Seven people, including a child and some policemen
- Security Measures
- Heavy deployment, tear gas used, area resembles a police camp
- Investigation
- Cause of the dispute is under investigation
- Key Officials Involved
- Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan, Deputy Commissioner Shashi Prakash Singh, Barkagaon SDPO Pawan Kumar
- Deity
- Goddess Saraswati
Sources
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