Patiala Patiala: Two persons sustained injuries as groups from two communities clashed here on Friday after one group tried to stage a march while the other group opposed it.
Members from both sides pelted stones at each other and also brandished swords. Police fired in the air to control the situation.
The protesters raised slogans and blocked the Fountain roundabout.
In a message, Patiala Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney urged people to maintain peace and harmony.
She said if there was any dispute or misunderstanding, it was important to resolve it by dialogue. She said the situation was under control.
Visuals from Patiala are disturbing.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 29, 2022
I repeat, Peace & Harmony are most imperative in a sensitive border state like Punjab. This is not the place to carry out experiments.
Earnestly appeal to the Punjab govt to ensure law and order is maintained.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the incident of clashes in Patiala was deeply unfortunate.
"The incident of clashes in Patiala is deeply unfortunate. I spoke with the DGP. Peace has been restored in the area. We are closely monitoring the situation... Punjab's peace and harmony is of utmost importance," he wrote on Twitter.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted: "Visuals from Patiala are disturbing. I repeat, peace and harmony are most imperative in a sensitive border state like Punjab. This is not the place to carry out experiments."
He added: "Earnestly appeal to the Punjab government to ensure law and order is maintained."
(With UNI inputs)
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