By HT News Desk
A 22-year-old man died from a gunshot wound on Sunday during a communal clash in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich over music being played during a procession.
Around half a dozen more people were injured due to stone pelting and firing, said officials. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the violence, saying those responsible will not be spared.
The incident took place when a procession carrying an idol of Goddess Durga for immersion passed through Mahrajganj Bazar in Mansoor village.
Ram Gopal Mishra, a resident of Rehua Mansoor village was shot while walking with the group. He was taken to a hospital but later died during treatment, according to a family member.
Following the killing, communal tensions escalated in the area, leading to the cancellation of similar processions in Fakharpur town and other locations.
However, chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed the administration that idol immersion must continue and to coordinate with religious organisations to ensure it happens on time.
He also directed the police to increase manpower at immersion sites, and police personnel were deployed in the village.
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