Beed Violence: Mob Tries To Assault Couple Over Hotel Visit; Over 150 Booked After Clash With Cops

Beed Violence: A couple faced hostilities from a mob that later clashed with the police when they arrived to save the duo in Maharashtra's Beed district, according to a police official. The incident reportedly took place on Friday afternoon.

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As per a report by news agency PTI, the flare-up was over the couple's visit to a hotel. The police had to resort to using force in order to bring the situation under control, the official added. More than 150 people have been arrested in connection with the violence, the official informed.

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"The mob tried to beat up the couple. The duo was saved by police, which arrived there in time. A case was registered against more than 150 persons under BNS sections for rioting, unlawful assembly and stopping public servants from discharging their duties. Further probe is underway," he was quoted as saying by PTI.

(With inputs from agencies)