A violent clash erupted between two groups during the Durga idol immersion in Agra, injuring several people. Viral videos show brawling on the street and women attending to the injured. Administrative negligence also came to light.
Agra: A violent clash broke out between two groups during the Durga idol immersion in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in several injuries. A video of the incident is rapidly going viral on social media. The video shows bloodied people on the street and youths ready to attack with weapons, while another video shows women taking an injured person to the hospital. Administrative negligence has also been highlighted in this incident.
Clash During Durga Immersion on Yamuna Bank
A sudden dispute erupted during the Durga idol immersion at temporary ghats along the Yamuna river, behind Agra's Red Fort. People from across the city had arrived with enthusiasm for the immersion ceremony. In a short time, an argument between two groups escalated into violence. The clash was so fierce that both sides turned the street into a battlefield.
The viral video clearly shows young men attacking each other with sticks and belts. Many people fell to the ground and were injured. This violence not only severely marred the joy of the idol immersion but also created an atmosphere of fear among the surrounding residents.
Youth Seriously Injured in Street Violence
In the viral video, a young man can be seen being knocked down and beaten in the middle of the street. Some boys broke branches from a nearby tree, fashioned them into weapons, and attacked him. This resulted in serious injuries to people from both sides.
Women attended to the injured youth and immediately tried to take him to the hospital. After witnessing this scene in the video, people on social media are questioning the administration's inaction and the absence of police. Currently, no official statement has been released regarding the condition of the injured youth.
Violence Due to Administrative and Police Negligence
Police personnel were not present at the incident site, due to which the administration completely failed to prevent the violence. The lack of security at the immersion site emboldened both groups to engage in open brawling.
Local residents stated that if police and administrative personnel had been deployed at the ghats beforehand, such violence could have been prevented. In the viral videos on social media, people are also highlighting the absence of police as a serious issue.
Videos Going Viral on Social Media
Videos of the incident are rapidly going viral on social media. People are outraged after watching the videos and are demanding strict action from the administration. The sight of bloodied people and women taking the injured to the hospital, as seen in the videos, is deeply disturbing people's hearts.
Such incidents frequently occur due to lax security arrangements during festivals. This incident in Agra also proves that special attention to security is necessary even during festive celebrations.
