India, Feb. 19 -- Tension erupted in Jwalapur on the outskirts of Haridwar after a severed head of a cow was found on the road on Wednesday, police said.

A Haridwar district police officer said people had started gathering in the area after someone flagged the severed cow head. As soon as the authorities received information about the incident, police forces were dispatched to the area to maintain peace.

"We have formed a team of local station officials to investigate the matter," Jwalapur circle officer Avinash Verma said.

Police said some people affiliated to the Devbhoomi Bhairav Seva Sangathan also reached the site in Shyampur Colony where the severed head was found. After some time, they took the head to the nearby Durga Chowk, pa...