Calm Restored in Shingnapur After Deadly Community Clashes

Following violent clashes between two communities in Shingnapur that left one person dead, police have restored peace. A case has been filed against 10-12 individuals, with four arrests made. The deceased's family temporarily withheld the body until further arrests. No confirmed reports of stone pelting were found.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-10-2024 15:28 IST | Created: 03-10-2024 15:28 IST
Calm Restored in Shingnapur After Deadly Community Clashes
Police personnel, Chhote Pappuwale (Photo/ANI) . Image Credit: ANI
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Peace has returned to Shingnapur after violent clashes between two communities shook the area, leaving one individual dead. According to local authorities, the conflict erupted two days ago in the Washim district, specifically involving villages in Shingnapur. Chhote Pappuwale, speaking to ANI, confirmed that while the altercation resulted in a fatality, calm has now been restored.

In response, law enforcement has filed charges against 10-12 people and apprehended four suspects connected to the incident. The deceased's family initially refused to claim the body, demanding the arrest of all accused, which led to heightened tension. Presently, police efforts continue in the manhunt for the remaining suspects involved in the altercation, reported to have taken place on Tuesday evening.

The brother of the victim formally lodged a report on October 2 at Karanja Rural Police Station. According to the complaint, a field dispute was followed by an alleged assault on the wife of one involved, spurring further tensions. While there were claims of stone pelting between communities, the police have dismissed these reports, citing the absence of such incidents during their investigation. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)

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