Violent clashes ensue in Patna following businessman's death

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Patna

Sat, 07 Nov 2009: 

Patna, Nov. 7 (ANI): Violent clashes ensue between two communities in Patna on Monday following the alleged killing of a Muslim businessman.

 

Mohammad Shamsher was allegedly killed on Friday night in the Khajekala area of Patna.

 

When people of Muslim community came to know about the cold-blood murder, they turned violent and came on the streets to attack Hindus.

 

"A group 10-20 Muslims came and started beating a Hindu guy. When the neighbours went to save him, they started throwing crude bombs at us," said Sadanand, a local.

 

Clashes ensued following the attacks and situations worsened.

 

Police personnel had to air-fire in a bid to control the situation and disperse the clashing mob.

 

As per latest reports, two persons were injured in the clashes and the situation has been brought under control. (ANI)