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Dispute over Ramleela fair accounts turns deadly in Uttar Pradesh
A row over financial records from a previous Ramleela fair in Pilibhit district has escalated into violence, leaving three people dead. The confrontation erupted when one group demanded an accounting of the event's income and expenditure.
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Three people were killed in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday following a violent confrontation centred on disputed accounts from a previous Ramleela fair. The incident occurred when tensions between rival groups came to a head during discussions about the financial management of the earlier event.
Sources indicate that one faction sought a detailed accounting of the income and expenditure from the fair, while the other group resisted the demand. The disagreement escalated rapidly, culminating in the violence that claimed three lives.
Pilibhit district, located in northern Uttar Pradesh, has witnessed occasional communal tensions in the past. The Ramleela fair is a significant cultural event in the region, drawing large crowds for its traditional performances and festivities.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Police said they are examining the circumstances that led to the deadly clash and working to prevent any further deterioration of the situation in the district.