Rival groups open air fire in UP's Etah over 'voting'

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Press Trust of India Etah
Last Updated : Dec 12 2015 | 4:02 PM IST
In an alleged show of might after local panchayat polls at Yadgarpur village here people from two groups indulged in open-air firing, police said today.
The accused persons opened fire yesterday to show their strength and create a sense of fear among villagers after they an argument broke out between the opposing groups over voting in the election, police said.
The offenders, however, managed to escape from the spot before police action, they added.
After the incident, police staged a flag march along with the personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) in adjoining Achalpur, Nagla Jawahari, Supeti, Nagla Khyali and Dateyi villages, police said.
In another incident, six persons were injured in a clash after a heated argument in Supeti village here.
The injured, Anil Kumar, Mamta, Saurabh, Ramkali, Pooja and Suman have been admitted to a hospital, police said.
The matter is under investigation, they said, adding that no arrests have been made so far.

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