GURGAON: At least 12 people were injured in clashes between rival groups in two villages in Haryana’s Nuh district following Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) prayers, police said on Thursday.According to news agency PTI, the first incident took place in Nizampur village, where the clash reportedly stemmed from an old Panchayat election dispute, leaving six people injured.

An altercation between a group led by Jamil and another led by Ramzi after the morning prayers soon escalated into a violent clash.According to eyewitnesses, the two groups pelted stones at each other and also used sticks and axes during the clash, causing panic in the village.Police from Akera police station reached the spot after receiving information and managed to bring the situation under control and pacify both groups.Inspector Virendra Kumar, SHO of Akera Police Station, said that neither party has filed a complaint so far, and added that the situation is being monitored.He further said that action will be taken once a formal complaint is received.The second clash took place in Singar village between two groups over an old rivalry. A minor altercation soon escalated into a violent brawl, leaving at least six people injured, police said.

Upon receiving information, Bichor police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.All the injured were admitted to the Punhana Community Health Centre, where they are currently undergoing treatment.According to doctors, the condition of one of the injured remains critical. He reportedly suffered a serious head injury and was referred to Shaheed Raja Hasan Khan Mewati Medical College, Nalhar.Inspector Sukhbir, SHO of Bichor police station, said that no complaint has been received so far.(With agency inputs)