In Bahraich, tensions soared as violence unfolded after a man's death during a Durga procession. Security remains tight with shops closed. Thirty individuals were detained by police as Opposition criticized the state government's handling of events,

Bahraich: Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession here amid cries for justice from the family and others on Monday,

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked along the cortege of a youth killed during a Durga procession here amid cries for justice from his family and others on Monday, a day of escalating tensions that saw shops being burnt and angry crowds walking the streets.

Sunday's violence in Bahraich was triggered by a disagreement over loud playing music during a Durga idol immersion procession that was passing through the area. The disagreement led to violent clashes between two communities in Mahsi area,

Protests were held at several places even as police forces conducted flag marches in the affected area of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh.

Violence erupted during Gopal Mishra's funeral procession in Bahraich after he was shot during a clash between two communities over DJ music. A mob se