Two Muslim youths Arif and Zahir lead a mob, pelt stones during Navratri celebrations
At least six people were injured after miscreants pelted stones at a Garba function during the Navratri celebration in Undhela village of Gujarat’s Kheda district on Monday night. In the incident, a group led by two individuals – Arif and Zahir – started creating a disturbance. The police have since been deployed in the village and the necessary arrangements made. Reports indicated that two policemen were also among the injured individuals. The victims have been shifted to a hospital for treatment.
Rajesh Gadhiya, DSP Kheda said, “During Navratri celebrations in Undhela village last night, a group led by two people named Arif and Zahir started creating a disturbance. Later they pelted stones in which six people got injured. All the accused are being identified and strict action will be taken.”
“Police have been deployed in the village and necessary arrangements have been made,” added Gadhiya.
The head of the village had organized a Garba event in the village, the venue of which was close to a mosque. As the people were celebrating, a group belonging to the other community reached the spot and asked them to stop.
The group then resorted to stone pelting in which six people got injured. The police have detained six people in the case.
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