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Crime
Clash erupts between youth groups during Mata Visarjan procession in Narwar, Shivpuri
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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During the Mata Visarjan procession in Narwar, Shivpuri, two groups of youths engaged in a physical fight, prompting police to intervene with batons before the march resumed.
Narwar, a town in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a sudden outbreak of violence on the day of the annual Mata Visarjan procession. Participants from two rival youth groups confronted each other, and the disagreement quickly escalated into a physical altercation with punches and kicks exchanged on the streets.
The clash disrupted the religious march, causing panic among onlookers and other devotees. Local police, arriving at the scene, used batons to separate the combatants and restore order. After the police intervention, the procession was able to continue its route without further incident.
Authorities have not released details about any injuries or arrests, but the incident underscores the challenges of maintaining peace during large religious gatherings in the region.
The clash disrupted the religious march, causing panic among onlookers and other devotees. Local police, arriving at the scene, used batons to separate the combatants and restore order. After the police intervention, the procession was able to continue its route without further incident.
Authorities have not released details about any injuries or arrests, but the incident underscores the challenges of maintaining peace during large religious gatherings in the region.