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Video: People Hurl Chairs Over Seating Arrangement in India

New Delhi (Sputnik) Haridwar, an ancient city and a pilgrimage site for Hindus in India, is popular among tourists for its peaceful environment.
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People hurled chairs at one another during a cultural event in Haridwar city of India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. The incident occurred after a fight broke out between attendees over the seating arrangement.

Per news agency Asian News International, no injuries were reported. Police can be seen in the video trying to handle the crowd with sticks.

​The video soon went viral and netizens started stating unemployment in the country as reason for the violence.  

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