Violence in Hazaribag over songs played during march

Hazaribag: Clashes erupted between members of two communities over "objectionable songs" played during a religious procession in Jharkhand's Hazaribag late Tuesday night, leaving many people wounded, including 10 policemen.

The violence broke out on Subhash Marg when a Mangala Juloos - one of four processions leading up to Ram Navami - passed a religious site.

An argument over the songs being played quickly escalated into an all-out brawl, with both sides hurling stones. "The culprits are being identified and strict action will be taken," said Hazaribag DC Nancy Sahay.

The state govt informed the assembly that an FIR against 10 named people and 200 unnamed was registered, with raids underway to track them down. "The 10 people named in the FIR includes five each from both communities," state parliamentary affairs minister Radha Krishana Kishore said.