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UP: 24 Kawariyas, many policemen injured in stone pelting

Nearly 24 Kawariyas along with four Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel and two police personnel were injured after a group of stone pelters attacked a number of devotees of Lord Shiva in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.

UP: 24 Kawariyas, many policemen injured in stone pelting Pic Courtesy: ANI

New Delhi: Nearly 24 Kawariyas along with four Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel and two police personnel were injured after a group of stone-pelters attacked a number of devotees of Lord Shiva on Friday.

The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Khallam village of Aliganj Thana region. Seven accused have been booked in connection with the incident.

The devotees were under police security when some unknown people started pelting stones on them, as reported by ANI.

However, SP Dehat Swati Garg immediately reached the spot and ordered to lathi-charge against the pelters. It was when the situation went out of control, the ITBP was deployed to handle it.

Reportedly, the mob also surrounded SDM MP Singh and thrashed him.

Following the incident, a medical camp was set up to provide medical treatment to the injured.

Meanwhile, the SSP of the area has taken congnizance into the matter and has suspended one officer in this regard.

Further details are awaited.

(With ANI inputs)