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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Communal tension broke out in Gopalgunj district

By Mudassir Rizwan, TwoCircles.net,

Patna: As per the initial report available tension broke out in the Barawli area of Gopalganj district in Bihar when people from majority community were crossing the Pathanpatti area for the purpose of idol immersion on the occasion of Saraswati Puja.

Two groups from both communities clashed in the area which led to the injury of few people and a police inspector.

As per the sources the furious crowd has attacked some madrasas in the Pathanpatti area, which has led to the worsening of the situation.

Situation is still tense but under control.

District Magistrate, superintendent of Police and other admistration officials have reached the spot to take stock of the situation.

Further details are awaited.

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