Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC were imposed at a village on the outskirts of Baleswar town following a clash between two groups on Friday.
According to reports, a bloody clash ensued between the groups at Jankharai under the Sadar police limits, a day after the Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated. The warring groups belonging to the same minority community allegedly attacked each other in which at least six people were injured. Besides, the mob set three houses on fire.
When police reached the spot, they were also assaulted by the villagers. Following the incident, acid bottles, lathis and lethal weapons were seized from the village. Police also conducted searches for weapons hidden in the houses.
Police forces were deployed to monitor the situation. Around 50 villagers were arrested for their involvement in the clash.
The injured were admitted to Baleswar District Headquarters Hospital.