Police intervened with air shots after a stone-throwing clash erupted during a religious procession in Jharkhand.

During Ram Navami celebrations in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a minor scuffle and stone-throwing incident occurred between two groups during a Mangla procession near Jama Masjid Chowk. Police intervened by firing in the air and deployed security to control the situation, which was brought under control. The exact cause of the conflict is unclear but seems to stem from a dispute over communal songs. Authorities are investigating the incident and plan to identify those involved. Union Minister Sanjay Seth condemned the violence, noting it has become a recurring issue in the state.