Clashes Erupt During Ram Navami Procession in Jangipur, Murshidabad
Clashes Erupt During Ram Navami Procession in Jangipur, Murshidabad
Violence surged during a Ram Navami procession in Jangipur as groups clashed, leading to stone-throwing and property damage. Police say the situation is now under control with security forces deployed to restore calm.
Tension gripped Jangipur in Murshabad district on Friday, March 27, 2026, after clashes broke out between two groups during a Ram Navami procession. The altercation quickly escalated into violence, with both sides throwing stones and vandalising property in the area. Security forces were deployed in large numbers to bring the situation under control, and authorities said patrols and route marches were ongoing to ensure peace and normalcy.
The police stressed that the situation was now under control, with adequate forces deployed and continuous monitoring to deter any recurrence of violence. Residents were urged to remain calm as security tightened across the region, and officials reassured the public that action would be taken against those involved.
In related developments, reports noted that music during the Ram Navami celebrations had contributed to tensions, and section 144 had been imposed in parts of the district following arson during the incidents.
