Muzaffarnagar (UP), Mar 9 (PTI) Six people from two groups were arrested for engaging in a row during a Holi celebration in Shamli district, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place at Raipur village under Babri Police Station Wednesday evening. A man was injured in the fight and was taken to hospital.

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Six men - Saddam, Iqbal, Bilal, Suleman, Shivam and Ankur - have been arrested for being part of the row, Superintendent of Police, Shamli, Abhishek told media.

The fight broke out over throwing of colour, the SP said.

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The injured, Ashish, was taken to hospital. Police have been deployed in the area as a precautionary measure, the SP added.

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