India, Feb. 2 -- Violence broke out in Dudhkaiyya village of Gariaband district after three accused, who were recently released on bail, allegedly assaulted local residents, the police said on Monday.

Five to six police personnel were injured in stone-pelting during the clashes, officials said.

The incident took place on Sunday evening under the Fingeshwar police station limits. According to police, the three accused, one of them identified as Arif, were arrested about a year ago in connection with the alleged vandalism of an idol at a local temple. After being released on bail, they were allegedly intimidating villagers and harassing witnesses linked to the case.

Tensions escalated on Sunday after Arif and two others allegedly attacke...