Tensions flared in
Guna late last night as a communal clash broke out between two groups during a
Hanuman Jayanti procession, leading to stone pelting and minor injuries. The
incident occurred near the Colonelganj Mosque, prompting swift police action. Guna Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Kumar Sinha confirmed that the
situation was brought under control quickly.
“The procession was
passing near Colonelganj Mosque during which slogans were raised among the two
communities. We got to know that stone pelting also took place in which some
people have been injured... Force was immediately sent as soon as the
information was received. The situation was brought under control within 15-20
minutes. Miscreants have been identified on the basis of video footage. The
situation is normal... We appeal to the people not to pay attention to
rumours,” said SP Sinha.
Guna District Magistrate Kishore Kumar Kanyal also
confirmed that the situation is stable and under control. “The situation is
completely under control now. We got to know that 2-3 people have been injured. We are monitoring from the control room.
Do not pay attention to any kind of rumours. The police have registered FIR
against 4 people...” he stated.
Heavy police deployment remains in place at the site to
ensure peace, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The police have appealed for calm and urged
citizens not to spread or act on misinformation.