The Congress workers were reportedly targeting RLP MLA Beniwal, who had earlier levelled corruption charges on the Congress leader and the state revenue minister Harish Chaudhary
Meanwhile, the immersion of all Goddess Durga idols has been halted at Panchmahala in the area. District administration officials are in talks with locals to let the idols be immersed at Sangam Ghat.
The burning of the Ravana effigy was delayed after severe protests by the Hindu communities. Later, the police officials accompanied by some municipal workers burnt the Ravana effigy early today morning.
In a viral video from Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, that has sparked outrage, a procession for Durga Puja visarjan can be seen getting attacked by heavy stone-pelting
Sagir Ahmed, Naeem, Saddik Ahmed, Riaz Ahmed, Irfan Ahmed, Asghar, Shabana, Naima and Shama have been identified as the accused in the stone-pelting case and are already arrested.