There is a tense atmosphere over the violence in Balaich, Uttar Pradesh. The family of Ram Gopal Mishra, who died in the violence, left his body on the road, sparking riots. At the site of the violence, a hospital and a bicycle showroom were set on fire. Not only that, houses were vandalized and set on fire. Police forces have been deployed across the area. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also convened a meeting of senior officials over the Balaich violence.
What’s going on?
On the evening of October 13, a procession was held in Maharajganj town of Mehsit Khilhadi police station area in Baraich to prepare for the immersion of the Durga idol. This journey passes through the location of a specific community. During this period, violence allegedly broke out in two communities over the DJ playing. Meanwhile, some began throwing rocks from rooftops and firing guns during protests. Meanwhile, a young man named Ram Gopal Mishra was shot dead.
