Local Festival Funding Feud Escalates Over Donation Dispute in Beltoli Pahar
Beltoli Pahar, India – Tensions flared in the quiet village of Beltoli Pahar following a seemingly minor dispute over a donation amount for the local Bihu festival, demonstrating the deep-seated value residents place on community traditions and leading to an unexpected altercation. The incident began when several members of the Beltoli Pahar Bihu celebration committee approached Govinda Hazarika, a villager, seeking a financial contribution of 1,000 rupees for the upcoming festival. Hazarika, however, offered only …