Deoria (UP), Oct. 10 -- A Ram Baraat procession in Ekauna village turned violent last night after a previous dispute escalated, leading to an attack on performers playing the roles of Lord Ram, Lakshman, and others.
The incident caused widespread outrage among villagers, prompting a protest against the local police, officials confirmed today.
The violence occurred during the ongoing Ramleela celebrations that began on September 22. On October 7, a village fair was held where a confrontation took place after some youths allegedly stood in line with women, leading to objections from the Ramleela committee.
Though a complaint was filed at the local police station, no action was taken at the time. Two days later, during Ram Baraat, a group o...