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Nearly 50 held in 2 states over Holi clashes

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March 16, 2025

Nearly 50 people were arrested in Jharkhand and West Bengal after clashes rocked Holi celebrations in some parts of the two states.

Nearly 50 held in 2 states over Holi clashes

Local police arrested 22 people in Giridih district of Jharkhand and 21 in Birbhum district of West Bengal following instances of communal violence on Friday, officials aware of the matter in the respective regions said on Saturday.

In West Bengal, clashes erupted between Hindus and Muslims in Sainthia town on Friday.

The tensions prompted the local administration to suspend internet connections in some parts of Birbhum district till Monday and impose prohibitory orders.

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