<p>Locals and pilgrims from Punjab clashed during a fair in Himachal Pradesh's Manikaran town, leaving some houses and vehicles damaged, police said on Monday.</p>.<p>The clash took place on Sunday night following which locals damaged some vehicles of tourists, they said.</p>.<p>A 21-second video that went viral purportedly showed stick-wielding pilgrims from Punjab pelting stones at the houses of local residents near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/after-repeated-requests-to-authorities-go-unheard-himachal-villagers-join-hands-to-build-road-1197206.html" target="_blank">After repeated requests to authorities go unheard, Himachal villagers join hands to build road</a></strong></p>.<p>Superintendent of Police, Kullu, Sakshi Verma told <em>PTI </em>that there was an altercation between locals and pilgrims during a local fair but no serious injuries have been reported.</p>.<p>The trigger for the clash was not immediately known.</p>.<p>A case of rioting has been registered and investigations are underway. The situation is under control and there has been no damage to the Gurudwara premises, she said.</p>.<p>In a tweet, Himachal Police said on Monday that “All tourists and pilgrims are welcome to Himachal Pradesh and HP Police assures hassle-free visit to all the tourists and pilgrims”.</p>.<p>“DGP Himachal Sanjay Kundu has spoken to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav” it said, asking people not to fall prey to fake news and rumour-mongering.</p>.<p>The Punjab DGP also asked people to maintain peace and not to spread fake news.</p>.<p>"The situation is totally peaceful in Manikaran Sahib and I urge people to maintain peace & harmony. I have spoken to DGP @himachalpolice &@PunjabPoliceInd are working together to maintain Law & Order," the Punjab DGP tweeted.</p>.<p>Request citizens not to panic or spread fake news or hate speech," the Punjab DGP added.</p>
<p>Locals and pilgrims from Punjab clashed during a fair in Himachal Pradesh's Manikaran town, leaving some houses and vehicles damaged, police said on Monday.</p>.<p>The clash took place on Sunday night following which locals damaged some vehicles of tourists, they said.</p>.<p>A 21-second video that went viral purportedly showed stick-wielding pilgrims from Punjab pelting stones at the houses of local residents near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/after-repeated-requests-to-authorities-go-unheard-himachal-villagers-join-hands-to-build-road-1197206.html" target="_blank">After repeated requests to authorities go unheard, Himachal villagers join hands to build road</a></strong></p>.<p>Superintendent of Police, Kullu, Sakshi Verma told <em>PTI </em>that there was an altercation between locals and pilgrims during a local fair but no serious injuries have been reported.</p>.<p>The trigger for the clash was not immediately known.</p>.<p>A case of rioting has been registered and investigations are underway. The situation is under control and there has been no damage to the Gurudwara premises, she said.</p>.<p>In a tweet, Himachal Police said on Monday that “All tourists and pilgrims are welcome to Himachal Pradesh and HP Police assures hassle-free visit to all the tourists and pilgrims”.</p>.<p>“DGP Himachal Sanjay Kundu has spoken to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav” it said, asking people not to fall prey to fake news and rumour-mongering.</p>.<p>The Punjab DGP also asked people to maintain peace and not to spread fake news.</p>.<p>"The situation is totally peaceful in Manikaran Sahib and I urge people to maintain peace & harmony. I have spoken to DGP @himachalpolice &@PunjabPoliceInd are working together to maintain Law & Order," the Punjab DGP tweeted.</p>.<p>Request citizens not to panic or spread fake news or hate speech," the Punjab DGP added.</p>