In Bijnor, UP, a heated conflict erupted between two factions during Holi festivities, resulting in over a half dozen people sustaining injuries. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police initiated an investigation after registering a case against individuals from both parties.
Specifically, the confrontation occurred in the village of Mukhtiyarpur in Najibabad, where individuals from different castes engaged in a clash over dance during Holi, leading to several injuries. Some suffered head injuries while others were bloodied. The injured are currently being treated in a hospital.
According to the police, speakers were playing music outside a house in the village of Mukhtiyarpur on March 25, as people celebrated Holi with colors. During this time, a youth from the Dalit community joined the dancing, which led to a dispute over the song selection. Initially, the young men from both factions were sent away with understanding, but tensions escalated leading to a violent altercation. The clash resulted in serious injuries to more than half a dozen people.
Individuals from both factions suffered injuries
Initially, the Dalit side, led by Baburam, filed a lawsuit against the other faction, which was subsequently followed by a counter lawsuit from the Chauhan faction. Currently, individuals from both sides are injured and receiving hospital treatment while the police conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
According to SP City Sanjeev Vajpayee, both parties have named 10 to 12 individuals in their respective lawsuits, as people from both sides are injured. The investigation is ongoing.
Mayawati's reaction
On the issue, Mayawati wrote on social media: "The incident in Mukhtiyarpur village of Najibabad in Bijnor, where feudal elements carried out life-threatening attacks on Dalit families leaving several injured, is severe and deeply distressing. The government should take strict action under the SC/ST Act so that the election environment remains unaffected. The Election Commission should also take notice."
