Communal tension in UP village

Ballia, Apr 16 (PTI) Communal tension prevailed in Kazipur village of UP’s Ballia district after two people were injured in a clash over distribution of ration at a fair price shop here.

Rival factions belonging to different communities clashed with lathis and engaged in brick batting at the village under Sikanderpur police station resulting in injures to two people, police said.

Police had to use “mild” force to bring the situation under control, sources said.

Circle officer, Sikanderpur, Shyam Das said the situation was under control and additional force has been deployed in the area.

Local BJP MP Adityanath is scheduled to attend a programme in Sikanderpur area tomorrow and police have taken all precautionary measures to ensure peace, sources added.