Four people were allegedly attacked by five drunkards after returning home from a crusade at Kanjarua village of the Sialum LLG.
In retaliation, relatives of the victims injured two of the suspects.
The situation would have gotten out of hand if police had not responded promptly.
Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Augustine Wampe, said there are no police in Sialum right now but some were stationed there for the festive period, where they managed to calm the situation.
