The idol procession from Dunkinganj village was stopped at Pehti crossing in Kotwali area from moving towards Ganga for immersion as per court orders when locals turned irate and started pelting stones in which eight policemen, including a lady policeman were injured, police said.
Police resorted to lathicharge to control the situation and fired in the air resulting in injuries to four people including one 18-year-old Krishna who suffered gunshot injuries.