Clashes broke out on Friday night between two groups after the collision of two bikes in Bara village of the Ghosi police station area in Mau. As per the information, tensions escalated after a bike collision which led to a stabbing incident. Two youths got injured in the stabbing following which, two groups clashed with each other and pelted stones. During this, the police reached the spot to restore peace. However, the CO Kotwal also got injured in the stone pelting by the crowd.
The victim of the stabbing has been identified as Sukhu Rajbhar. Rajbhar has been referred to Varanasi after initial treatment in the local hospital. The infuriated mob also shattered the glass panes of police vehicles in the stone pelting. In a further escalation of tensions, the angry mob also targeted the Community Health Center. The window panes of the Community Health Center were also broken in the stone pelting. A large number of police forces have been deployed on the spot.
Reacting to the incident, Mau ASP Mahesh Singh Attri says, "Two bikes had collided with each other. An altercation started following the collision. People on both sides sustained injuries. They were admitted to a hospital. A few people pelted stones there as well. When they were removed from the spot, a few of them blocked roads...We spoke with people, they said that they are vacating the road. Further action will be taken as per the complaint. CO Ghosi and SHO Ghosi sustained injuries in the stone pelting. 2-3 vehicles were damaged."
