India, March 9 -- The Bettiah police in Bihar on Thursday arrested 15 people after two groups clashed during Holi celebrations, leaving about a dozen people injured near Madhopur village under Majhauliya police station limits of West Champaran on Wednesday evening.

Bettiah superintendent of police (SP) Upendra Nath Verma said at least 15 people have been arrested for unleashing hooliganism and creating trouble during Holi. "Raids are on to nab the other people," the SP added.

Police said the incident took place when a Holi procession was passing by a mosque, prompting some people to object to the loud music. There was an argument between the two sides. Soon, video clips from the area suggest, the two sides started attacking each other w...