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As the rally approached the Jama Masjid area, a large group of individuals allegedly began hurling stones at them, leading to chaos and forcing them to abandon their motorcycles and flee.
Champions Trophy victory rally turns violent in MP (Photo: X/@ARanganathan72)
Thirteen people have been held after violence erupted in Mhow town, Madhya Pradesh after a rally celebrating India’s ICC Champions Trophy win was allegedly attacked with stones.
The clash began when a group of young cricket fans, who had organised the rally, were pelted with stones near the Jama Masjid area, forcing them to flee and abandon their motorcycles, which were later set on fire. Local authorities quickly intervened to restore order, deploying personnel to prevent further violence.
Mhow is located about 25 kilometres from the Indore district headquarters.
Indore collector Ashish Singh, when asked, said the situation was under control and forces had been deployed in the area.
“How it happened will be ascertained later. As of now, the situation is under control,” he said.
A police official said there was a dispute between two parties during the celebratory rally. The dispute led to stone pelting and arson, the official added.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Nimish Agarwal told news agency PTI, “A rally was being taken out in Mhow to celebrate India’s Champions Trophy victory.” During this, some people had an altercation that escalated into the two parties pelting each other with stones, he added.
Incidents of arson also took place and, according to initial information, some vehicles were damaged.
The clashes sparked panic in multiple areas of the town, the locals said.
Police sources said Superintendent of Police (Indore Rural) Hitika Wasal reached Mhow to assess the circumstances firsthand and take necessary measures to restore law and order.
Personnel have been deployed in the affected areas to prevent further violence, the sources said.
DIG Agarwal said that after receiving the information about the clashes, the forces reached the spot and brought the situation under control.
“A police force has been stationed there. There is no information of any casualties,” he added.
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Mhow Cantonment, India, India
