Two Separate Riots Erupt Over Idol Immersion in Palamu District, Six Police Wounded

Palamu district saw twin riots on Monday night as residents gathered for the immersion of Lakshmi and Kali idols. In the first riot, located in Rakhasa village of Rehla thana, a quarrel over a DJ and other ceremony issues sparked a confrontation between two groups. Police attempting to mediate were encircled and pelted with stones, resulting in four police officers being wounded and a police vehicle sustaining damage. Officials reported that the police responded with roughly four rounds of aerial firing to restore calm and lodged a FIR under stringent provisions.

The second disturbance unfolded in Sinduria village of Lahlhe Panchayat during the Kali idol immersion. An argument between factions quickly turned into a stone‑throwing melee, injuring numerous villagers and police personnel alike. The police vehicle’s glass was shattered during the fracas. Rapid response by the SDPO Rajesh Yadav and the Satbari police chief helped contain the situation. The police have now placed additional units in the region while investigations into both incidents proceed.