Hazaribagh, March 26 -- A scuffle and mild stone pelting took place between two groups during Mangla Julus (procession) as part of the Ram Navami celebration at Jhanda Chowk of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh, officials said on Wednesday.

According to Nancy Sahay, Deputy Commissioner, Hazaribagh, the situation is peaceful and under control, as of now.

"One group was playing some songs during the procession, which was objected to by the second group, resulting in a scuffle and stone pelting. But it did not escalate as the forces deployed there took control of the situation. As of now, the situation is peaceful and under control," Sahay said.

Meanwhile, adequate forces have been deployed on the spot.

Earlier on February 26, a scuffle broke out i...