In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, a dispute over bursting firecrackers on Diwali night turned into a fight between two groups. Young men from both sides traded kicks and punches on New River View Road along the Arpa river. Reports also surfaced that vehicles were vandalised during the incident. Civil Line police have arrested four youths in the case and sent them to jail on judicial remand.
According to information, some youths were bursting firecrackers on the road on Diwali night. At the same time, Raj Bairagi was passing through the area with his friends. According to Raj’s complaint, a firecracker landed near his foot and burst. When he objected, an argument began between the two sides. The dispute soon escalated and a fight broke out.
Police have arrested Dhannu Dande (28), Suraj Kashyap (19), Sahil Yadav alias Mayank (22) and Amit Yadav (20) in the case. All four were produced before the court and sent to judicial remand.
Videos and photographs related to the incident have surfaced on social media. However, according to station in-charge Ravishankar Tiwari, it has not yet been confirmed that the viral photographs are connected with this dispute. Police said they will also be included if a link emerges during the investigation.
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