Vadodara, October 25: Communal clashes broke out on Diwali night in Vadodara and till Tuesday morning, the police have rounded up at least a dozen rioters while the process of identifying them is currently underway.
The clashes erupted on Monday night in the city’s Panigate area. Gujarat: Communal Clashes Erupt in Vadodara on Diwali Night, Police Launch Probe.
Communal Clashes Erupt in Vadodara
Vadodara, Gujarat | An incident of stone pelting occurred near Muslim Medical center in Panigate last night. Police immediately reached the spot & took action; situation completely under control. CCTVs being checked & eyewitnesses’ inquiry underway. Probe on: DCP Yashpal Jaganiya pic.twitter.com/fS6SjRIV87
— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2022
Addressing the local media, Vadodara Deputy Commissioner of Police, Yaspal Jaganiya said: “The exact reason for the violence is yet to be ascertained. The moment police learnt of the incident, personnel from across the city were moved to spot and the situation was brought under control. A petrol bomb was hurled at the police from the terrace of the house, one person is held in this regard.”
Officials said street lights were cut off before the clash broke out, after which rioters from the two sides started hurling stones. According to a local resident, the clashes broke out over a bursting of firecrackers near a college.
(The above story first appeared on Today News 24 on Oct 25, 2022 10:08 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website todaynews24.top).
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