India, Jan. 11 -- Tension erupted between two communities in Tripura's Unakoti district on Saturday following a dispute over subscription collection for a local fair, leaving at least five to six people injured and several houses damaged by fire, media reports said.

According to police, the clash began when a group stopped a timber-laden vehicle at Saidarpar village under Fatikroy police station limits and demanded a contribution for the community fair.

A family from one community allegedly refused to pay, prompting members of the other community to retaliate.

The argument quickly escalated into communal violence, with incidents of arson, vandalism, and property damage, including a timber shop and a local place of worship.

At least ei...