Fishing Dispute Sparks Violence in Meerut's Salawa Village

A minor dispute over fishing in Salawa village, Meerut, turned violent, injuring five. The altercation involved youths from different communities and resulted in the arrest of eight individuals. Enhanced police presence has restored order, and an investigation is ongoing to understand the incident's cause.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Meerut | Updated: 17-09-2025 10:39 IST | Created: 17-09-2025 10:39 IST
Fishing Dispute Sparks Violence in Meerut's Salawa Village
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A minor fishing dispute in Salawa village, Meerut, escalated into violence, injuring five individuals. The clash occurred on Tuesday night when youths from opposing communities confronted each other during a fishing activity.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police Vipin Tada, the incident led to five injuries, with the wounded now in stable condition at a local hospital. Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the altercation.

Authorities have deployed additional police to ensure peace and are conducting a detailed investigation. Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar Mishra confirmed that while tension remains, the situation is presently calm.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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