Clashes broke out between two communities during a Ganesh procession in the Pani Gate area of Vadodara city
The communal clash erupted when a procession carrying an idol of Lord Ganesh was passing through a sensitive locality in Gujarat’s Vadodara city. Soon, stone pelting ensued, but no one was injured.
At least 13 people have been detained in connection with the incident that took place. A complaint was lodged with the City police station against two groups under the rioting section.
An FIR was registered at Vadodara city police station against members of both sides on charges of rioting and unlawful assembly, the police said.
Vadodara’s Deputy Commissioner Panna Momaya told IANS: “A Ganesh procession was passing through Panigate area on Monday night when an internal fight broke out resulting in stone pelting. Unfortunately, one of the stones hit a window of a religious place breaking it, sparking speculation about members of the minority being attacked. This was retaliated, leading to a clash between the two groups.”
As the city control room received a call regarding the incident, police force from all neighbouring police stations were rushed and the situation was brought under control, said Yuvrajsinh Jadeja, Deputy Commissioner (Crime Branch). Security in the area has intensified following the incident.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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