Muzaffarnagar: A dispute over bursting firecrackers escalated into a violent clash between two groups in Sarnawali village under the Fugana police station area of Muzaffarnagar. The confrontation quickly turned physical, with both sides attacking each other using sticks and engaging in heavy stone-pelting. Four people, including an elderly person and a woman, sustained injuries in the incident.
The clash took place around 7 pm on Monday. A video capturing the violence reportedly surfaced on social media around 10 am on Tuesday, showing members of both groups attacking each other.
How Did the Dispute Escalate into a Violent Clash?
According to preliminary information, tensions between the two groups began on Diwali night over the bursting of firecrackers in the village. Although the matter was temporarily resolved at the time, tensions resurfaced on Monday evening following Govardhan Puja.
An argument broke out between the two sides, which soon escalated into a physical confrontation. Members of both groups gathered and began attacking each other with sticks and stones.
Four Injured, Including an Elderly Person and a Woman
The sudden violence created panic in the village, with residents witnessing scenes of chaos. Four people from both groups were injured during the assault and stone-pelting. The injured reportedly include an elderly person and a woman.
A person present at the scene recorded the confrontation on a mobile phone. The footage subsequently went viral on social media.
Viral Video Shows Stick Attacks and Stone-Pelting
The viral video clearly shows members of both groups engaging in physical assaults and throwing stones at each other. The footage has brought the incident into public attention and highlights the intensity of the confrontation.
Following the incident, tensions reportedly remain between the two groups in Sarnawali village. What initially began as a disagreement over firecrackers on Diwali night eventually turned into a violent confrontation after the argument resurfaced following Govardhan Puja.
Reported By: Rohit
