Hazaribagh, April 14 -- Tensions escalated here following a clash between two communities during a 'yagya' event and procession near a mosque in Barkatha on Sunday. The situation quickly worsened as stone-pelting occurred, and some individuals set fire to straw piles.

Authorities responded by increasing security in the area, with the police confirming that the situation is now under control

Speaking to ANI, SP Arvind Kumar Singh said, "A 'yagya' was happening, and a procession was being taken out. During that, a clash erupted between two communities near a Mosque, stones were pelted, and then some people set straw piles on fire. Right now, the situation is under control. FIR will be registered."

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