Violence In Madhya Pradesh's Maksi Claims One Life, Prohibitory Orders Imposed

A minor dispute between two groups in Maksi, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, escalated into violence, resulting in one death and several injuries.

The two groups clash in Maksi, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday.

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A minor dispute between two groups in Maksi of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, escalated into full-scale violence on Wednesday evening, resulting in one death. Six-seven people sustained serious injuries in the clash. Following the incident, the administration imposed Section 163 of the BNSS in Maksi.

The deceased youth was identified as Amjad. The injured were sent to Indore for better treatment. 

Shajapur SP Yashpal Singh Sisodia said that on Monday, September 23, a youth named Sameer engaged in an altercation with a person from another group while returning from a political party's membership campaign. The dispute flared up again on Wednesday evening in a locality of Maksi. This time, there were more people from both sides. The argument soon turned into a fight, involving a shootout and stone-pelting. 

One Arrested In Maksi Violence Case

Police rushed to the spot as soon as locals alerted them about the incident. Police had to fire shots in the air to disperse the crowd. According to witnesses, a police force reached the spot immediately, but due to the involvement of more people in the stone-pelting and assault, the police faced some difficulties in controlling the situation. 

Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh: A major dispute occurred in Maksi on Wednesday night, involving gunfire between two groups, leaving dozens injured. The situation remains tense, and additional police forces from surrounding areas have been deployed to maintain order.

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Ujjain IG Santosh Kumar Singh also reached the spot and took stock of the situation. A police force was called in from Ujjain and adjoining districts. The police have now taken full control of Maksi to prevent any further deterioration of law and order. The IG said that if anyone tried to fan further violence in connection with the incident, strict action would be taken against them. 

The police registered a case in connection to the violence and arrested one person.

With Section 163 imposed in Maksi, crowding is prohibited in the area. Social media platforms are also being closely monitored for any inflammatory posts.

(With inputs from Vikram Singh Jaat, ABP News.)