Two groups clash in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha over old rivalry; 30 vehicles set on fire, houses damaged

An old rivalry between two groups of people reignited on Friday night and led to large-scale violence in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha with reports of several vehicles being set on fire and houses vandalised.

The violence took place after intense clashes between the two groups at Majra village. Police forces were deployed in large numbers in the village to maintain law and order.

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Deputy Superintendent of Police Atul Patel was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that the two groups indulged in stone pelting and arson at around 10:30 pm in Majra village. The arsonists attacked several houses, breaking glass window panes. They also set fire to more than 20 two-wheelers and at least 10 four-wheelers.

The police have registered an FIR in the case against over 100 people, out of which around 20 have been detained.

#WATCH | Sabarkantha, Gujarat: Several vehicles were set on fire and vandalised after a clash between two groups in Majra village, Sabarkantha, last night. Police have been deployed at the spot.

Atul Patel, Sabarkantha Deputy SP said, “An incident of stone pelting and arson… pic.x.com/ccr2BLsnv4

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Police said some 10 people were injured in the clashes, and an investigation is underway to ascertain more facts.

“An incident of stone pelting and arson between two groups was registered last night at around 10:30 pm in Majra village. An FIR has been registered against approximately 110 to 120 people. More than 20 two-wheelers, more than 10 four-wheelers, and glasses of some houses were damaged in this incident.

“So far, approximately 20 people have been rounded up in connection with this incident, and their interrogation is ongoing. Approximately 10 people have been injured so far. The reason for this incident was an old rivalry between them,” the Deputy SP said.