Guwahati: At least 15 people were injured during a communal clash in Assam’s Hailakandi town on Friday. The Hailakandi district administration has imposed an indefinite curfew in the southern Assam town following the incident.

According to reports, the clash broke out between two religious groups after a group of people decided to hold their Friday prayers on the road in front of a mosque, located at Kali Bari point in Hailakandi town. This was in protest of some motorcycles being damaged by people belonging to the other community.

When some people protested against the prayers on the road, the people of both religious groups attacked each other and pelted stones. Several vehicles were set on fire, and the mob also vandalised several shops.

The police resorted to lathi charge and blank firing to disperse the mob. Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The crowd also attacked security personnel.

At least 15 people including few security personnel were injured in the incident. Security personnel have been deployed in Hailakandi town, and the situation is tense.

Meanwhile, the Hailakandi district administration has imposed an indefinite curfew in the town. Hailakandi Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli said that the situation is now under control and all security measures have been taken up to maintain law and order.