Six injured in stone-pelting during clash

At least six persons were injured in stone-pelting during a clash between two groups over a minor dispute at Shernagar village in this district of Uttar Pradesh.

Muzaffarnagar: At least six persons were injured in stone-pelting during a clash between two groups over a minor dispute at Shernagar village in this district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

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The incident took place on Saturday evening at Shernagar village under the New Mandi police station, they added.

Two men -- Rashid and Temur -- got into a confrontation over car parking, which turned into a violent clash after others joined the melee, the police said.

The two groups hurled stones at each other, resulting in injuries to at least six persons, they added.

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A case was registered and five persons were arrested in connection with the incident, the police said. (PTI)