A violent clash broke out between two rival groups in the Narayan Nagar area of Hoshiarpur late Wednesday evening. Eyewitnesses claimed that gunfire was also heard during the fight, and one youth is suspected to have been injured. However, the police are yet to confirm that there was any firing incident.

Sources said the clash took place between members of Jangli group and Rana group, who have had a rivalry for quite some time. Both sides have reportedly clashed several times in the past.

As per initial reports, the two groups had appeared in court earlier in the day in connection with an old case. During the hearing, an argument broke out, which later escalated into violence. Around 5.30 pm, members of one group allegedly stopped the rival group’s car in Narayan Nagar and attacked them

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