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Fight erupts in Jalandhar fireworks market, sparking chaos
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM
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A brawl broke out late Sunday night between two groups of young men in the Raowali village fireworks market in Jalandhar, Punjab, after a minor disagreement escalated into violence.
A fight broke out late Sunday night in the fireworks market of Raowali village, Jalandhar, Punjab. Two groups of young men, both visiting to purchase fireworks, clashed over a trivial issue that quickly turned violent. The altercation involved punches and kicks, causing a brief but intense disturbance in the market.
Local vendors reported that the confrontation erupted when one group accused the other of cheating on prices. The dispute escalated as both sides refused to back down, leading to a physical scuffle that drew the attention of nearby shoppers.
Police were called to the scene and arrived within minutes. Officers intervened, separating the parties and restoring order. No injuries were reported, and the authorities urged calm among the crowd while investigating the incident further.
Local vendors reported that the confrontation erupted when one group accused the other of cheating on prices. The dispute escalated as both sides refused to back down, leading to a physical scuffle that drew the attention of nearby shoppers.
Police were called to the scene and arrived within minutes. Officers intervened, separating the parties and restoring order. No injuries were reported, and the authorities urged calm among the crowd while investigating the incident further.