Three Minor Boys Arrested for Stone Pelting at Religious Procession in J.J. Nagar
January 5, 2026
Three minor boys, aged between 14 and 15, were caught by J.J. Nagar police for reportedly pelting stones at a religious procession on Sunday night, January 5, 2026. The attack happened around 8 p.m. near VS Garden, within the J.J. Nagar police station area. A girl from the Om Shakti devotees who took part in the procession was hurt with a head injury due to the stone pelting. This caused tension as devotees gathered outside the police station demanding strict action against the accused. Senior police officers stepped in and calmed the crowd. Security was increased in the area to prevent further incidents. An FIR was registered, and police inspected the spot before identifying and arresting the three boys. The police are still investigating to find out the reason behind this incident.
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Stone Pelting
Religious Procession
J.j. Nagar Police
Minor Boys
Injury
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