Five injured in separate clashes in Pratapgarh

Prayagraj: Five persons were injured in two separate clashes in neighbouring Pratapargh district on Wednesday.
In the first case, two rival camps of Qiyam Ahmad and Jafaruallah indulged in firing and pelting bricks in Chaksara village under Raniganj police station of Pratapgarh district. Police said that both the groups were at loggerheads over a post-poll dispute and this resulted in the clash.While Qiyam Ahmad sustained gunshot injuries, Jafarullah and Arif were beaten black and blue during the clash. Heavy police forces were deployed in the area to diffuse the tension. The injured were taken to Raniganj community health centre for treatment.
In the second case, rival groups of Vijay Mishra alias Bobby (BSP leader) and Kamal Patel fought over old political rivalry in Saripur village under Lalganj police station on Wednesday morning. Police said that both the groups pelted bricks at each other, which left two persons injured. The bike belonging to Vijay Mishra was damaged by Kamal Patel’s gang. Police have detained five persons in connection to the incident. Police said that Bobby Mishra had contested for the post of zila panchayat member from Lalganj II area.