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Crime
Two groups clash at Ganesh fair in Kanhaiypur, ASI assaulted, two arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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A minor dispute between two groups at a Ganesh Puja fair in Kanhaiypur village, Patna, escalated into a fight, during which an Assistant Sub‑Inspector was also assaulted and two persons were taken into custody.
Patna's Mokama police jurisdiction saw a disturbance on the day of the Ganesh Puja fair in Kanhaiypur village. A minor disagreement between two local groups quickly turned violent, leading to a physical altercation that disrupted the celebrations.
Witnesses reported that the scuffle spread across the fairground, creating panic among attendees. Police were called to restore order, and an Assistant Sub‑Inspector arrived on the scene to intervene.
According to the police report, the ASI himself was assaulted by the participants while attempting to break up the fight. The incident prompted a swift response from additional law‑enforcement personnel.
Two individuals involved in the melee have been placed in police custody for further investigation. No injuries beyond the assault on the officer have been reported, and the fair resumed after the area was secured.
Authorities have urged the public to maintain calm during religious gatherings and to report any disturbances promptly to prevent escalation.
Witnesses reported that the scuffle spread across the fairground, creating panic among attendees. Police were called to restore order, and an Assistant Sub‑Inspector arrived on the scene to intervene.
According to the police report, the ASI himself was assaulted by the participants while attempting to break up the fight. The incident prompted a swift response from additional law‑enforcement personnel.
Two individuals involved in the melee have been placed in police custody for further investigation. No injuries beyond the assault on the officer have been reported, and the fair resumed after the area was secured.
Authorities have urged the public to maintain calm during religious gatherings and to report any disturbances promptly to prevent escalation.