Stone-Pelting In Jabalpur: Clash Erupts Near Temple And Mosque In Sihora, Police Deployed

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Communal tension erupted in Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s Jabalpur district after a youth allegedly&nbsp;vandalised&nbsp;the grill of a Durga temple, sparking a dispute between two groups that turned violent late Thursday night in the&nbsp;Sihora&nbsp;area. The incident led to stone-pelting and vandalism, prompting swift police intervention to restore order.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">A heavy police force was deployed to bring the situation under control.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The incident was reported from Ward No. 5 in the Azad Chowk area. According to police, it occurred around 9 pm when aarti was underway at the temple and namaz was being offered at a mosque&nbsp;located&nbsp;opposite the shrine. Officials said a youth allegedly damaged the temple grill, triggering an altercation.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The situation quickly escalated, with one youth&nbsp;reportedly assaulted.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><strong>Heavy Police Deployment in the Area&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As soon as authorities received information about the clash,&nbsp;additional&nbsp;police forces were rushed from the district headquarters. Personnel from&nbsp;Sihora&nbsp;police station and nearby stations reached the spot and brought the situation under control.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">District Collector Raghvendra Singh and Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay also visited the scene to review the situation. The SP&nbsp;stated&nbsp;that no religious structure had suffered&nbsp;damage&nbsp;and no casualties had been reported from either side. Officials confirmed that the situation is now fully under&nbsp;control&nbsp;and security has been tightened in the area.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><strong>Azad Chowk Considered Sensitive Zone&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Following the incident, tension continues to prevail in the Azad Chowk locality, which is already considered a sensitive area. Police teams are&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;continuous surveillance to prevent any further escalation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>

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