Stone pelting during idol immersion procession in Palamu, Jharkhand, injures over 6 policemen

November 10, 2026

Medininagar: Violent clashes broke out between two groups at two different locations during the immersion of Lakshmi and Kali idols in Jharkhand’s Palamu district late Monday night. More than six policemen were injured in the stone pelting. Police vehicles were also damaged in the attack. During one incident, police had to fire four rounds in the air to control the crowd and in self-defense.

Dispute erupted over DJ playing, police attacked

The first incident occurred in Raksaha village, under the Rehala police station jurisdiction. A dispute broke out between two groups over DJ playing and other issues during Lakshmi Puja. Upon receiving information, a police team from the Rehala police station arrived at the scene and attempted to pacify both sides.

However, the situation escalated, and it is alleged that the mob surrounded the policemen and attacked them with bricks and stones. Four policemen were injured in the stone pelting, and a police vehicle was also damaged.

Rehala Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gulshan Birua confirmed the incident and said that the police had to fire four rounds in the air in self-defense. An FIR has been registered under serious sections of the law. Police are investigating the identity of the accused and the cause of the dispute. Some villagers were also reportedly injured in the incident.

Clash between two groups during Kali idol immersion

The second incident occurred in Sinduria village of Lahalhe Panchayat in Palamu Sadar block. During the Kali Puja idol immersion procession, a dispute broke out between two groups over some issue. The dispute quickly escalated into violence, with both sides pelting stones at each other.

Several villagers were injured in the incident. Police personnel who arrived at the scene were also injured by the stones. The glass of a police vehicle was also broken in the attack.

Upon receiving information about the incident, Sadar SDPO Rajesh Yadav and Satbarwa Police Station Officer Pradeep Kumar reached the village with additional police force. According to the Satbarwa Police Station Officer, the situation escalated following a dispute between local residents. Police are investigating the exact number of injured and the actual cause of the clash.

Situation under control in both areas

According to police officials, the situation is now under control in both locations. As a precaution, security has been increased in the affected villages and additional police forces have been deployed to prevent any further incidents.

Investigations are ongoing in both cases, and police are working to identify those involved in the violence.