Clash over land
Ten people were injured in a clash over land dispute at Harijan Palli here on Monday morning. Police quoting locals said, there was a longstanding dispute between Abdul Malek, an alleged land grabber and the people of Harijan Palli. Malek along with his men went to build a house at the Palli at about 10:00 am on the day. Being informed, police settled the matter and asked Malek not to build any building there without permission. This has angered Malek. Later, over 200 people loyal to Malek attacked the people of the Palli leaving 10 injured. They also vandalised several houses and damaged Saraswati idol. On information, police rushed to the spot and quelled the situation.
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