Violence erupts in Bihar's Chapra following a road accident

Chapra (Bihar), Mar 29(ANI): A large number of residents of Bihar's Chapra city resorted to violence on Monday to vent their ire over a road accident that claimed the lives of two motorcyclists in the city.

According to reports, the mishap took place in the city's neighbourhood of Kashi Bazaar, after which the frenzied locals blocked the Chapra-Siwan National Highway-19 and torched a truck.

The irate mob also pelted stones at the police personnel who reached the spot.

The police had to resort to firing several rounds in air to control the unruly mob after the situation went out of control. (ANI)