Jharkhand: Section 144 imposed after two groups clashed in Palamu

A clash erupted between two groups of people over installation of a “Toran gate” aka entry gate, in a market in Palamu district, Jharkhand on Wednesday. The incident happened in Panki village of the district.

After the incident, Section 144 imposed in Panki and over 100 personnel have been deployed to maintain peace. Apart from them, the police officials from Tarhasi, Pipratand and Lesliganj are also present at the scene.

The S.P of Palamu, CK Sinha told the media outlet ANI, that “The clash erupted between two groups in Palamu’s Panki. Section 144 has been imposed. The situation is under control with the presence of teams from three police stations. Action to be taken against accused.”