Poll clash chaos: Two injured in firing after Giridih municipal voting; stone-pelting, protests erupt as officials rush to control tension

In Giridih’s Ward No. 18, a dispute over voting erupted into post-election violence, leaving two people with gunshot wounds. The unrest flared despite an earlier attempt by authorities to defuse tensions, culminating in clashes and stone-pelting at a police vehicle. Officials rushed to the scene to control the situation as tensions remained high following the voting process. The injured were taken to a local hospital for treatment while security forces were deployed to prevent further escalation.