Six injured in clash between two groups of kanwariyas in Gurugram

Gurugram: Two groups of dak kanwariyas that had exchanged threats earlier following an altercation over a DJ clashed in the district's Prem Nagar Colony, police said on Friday.

Six kanwariyas were injured in the clash. Three of them are undergoing treatment in a hospital while the rest were discharged after first-aid, they added.

The clash stemmed from a July 27 altercation between the two groups -- one from Rajiv Nagar and another from Prem Nagar's slum area -- over a DJ. The matter, however, was resolved at that time, the police said.

At the time, the two groups had threatened to settle scores at the end of the kanwar yatra, they said.

Around 8:30 am on Friday, when one group was returning after offering water in a temple, kanwariyas from the other group attacked them.

Six people were injured in the melee as the groups pelted each other with stones. Some vehicles were also damaged in the clash, the police said.

Informed of the clash, the police reached the spot and dispersed the mobs.

Neither group has lodged a complaint in the matter.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Surender Phogat said, "We are trying to identify the accused with the help of CCTV camera footage. Strict action will be taken against the accused."