Varanasi, Sep 14 (UNI) Following a clash between the Samajwadi Party (SP) workers, who had gone to protest at the District Headquarters, and the police, several people were injured and over 50 taken into custody here on Monday.
Official sources said that in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic, police tried to stop the workers who were trying to protest amidst the prohibitions but they continued to proceed towards the District Headquarters.
Meanwhile, the protesters had a clash with the police. It has been alleged that stones were pelted at the cops, following which the police had to use mild force to control the people.