BJP, Congress clash in Telangana during protest against Agnipath

Hyderabad, July 1 (IANS) BJP and Congress workers clashed in Hanamkonda town of Telangana on Friday, resulting in injuries to few persons.The incident occurred when Congress workers staged a protest against the Central government's recently announced scheme Agnipath for Army recruitments.When the protesters reached near the BJP office and staged a dharna, workers of the saffron party raised an objection. This led to an argument between the sides. Soon this snowballed into a clash and both sides attacked each other.BJP workers attacked the vehicles of Congress leaders. The incident triggered tension in the area. Police intervened to control the situation, and undertook a baton charge to disperse the clashing groups.
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