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Aligarh: Communal tension over dead goat found after Holika Dahan

Security has been increased in the village to ensure no untoward incident takes place.

Communal tension prevailed in Jallupur Sihor village, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, after a dead goat was found in the remains after the Holika Dahan on Tuesday morning. As per a report in Jagran, people of a community got together and expressed anger over the incident.

As per the report, when some people went to the place where Holika Dahan had taken place the previous night, they noticed a dead goat lying next to it. This angered them. They believe that the dead animal was placed there knowingly to create communal tension. Soon, more people gathered and it led to communal tension.

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To stop the situation from worsening, one Vishnu Sharma called up the police. When Police assured the villagers of proper investigation, they calmed down.

Soon, the police was informed and they arrived in time to save the situation from escalating. Security has been increased in the village to ensure no untoward incident takes place.

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