Bhopal, Dec 25
At least six people were injured in a violent clash that broke out between two groups living adjacent residential colonies in Madhya Pradesh's capital city Bhopal on Tuesday.
The incident occurred following an altercation over rash driving near the Galla Mandi area under Jahangirabad police station where people belonging to Sikh and Muslim communities pelted stones and attacked each other with sticks.
Videos of the violence, apparently recorded by locals from their balconies and windows, surfaced on social media. The footage showed individuals armed with swords and sticks, chasing opponents, while others, including women, appeared to incite the violence.
The situation was brought under control after several police teams arrived on the scene and conducted a flag march to reassure residents. However, at least six people were injured in the incident.
Police said the Sikh and Muslim communities residing in adjacent colonies share a common route, which has been a long-standing dispute between them. However, the fresh dispute began on Sunday when local resident Faiz drove recklessly through the neighbourhood.