Communal clash averted in Ludhiana

A communal clash was averted near an economic weaker section colony in Giaspura locality here today when two groups of people clashed with each other on a minor pretext, police said.

Brickbats and rods were used in the clash in which some persons received minor injuries.

According to police, members of both the communities sat together and settled the issue amicably.

They also demanded setting up of a permanent police post in the locality so that no such incident took place in future, police added.