How did the celebration of Navratri in Gujarat suddenly turn into panic? Social media dispute brought two communities face to face, 8 vehicles burnt, shop burnt and attacked the police… The question is still unanswered.
Gujarat Garba Clash News: The Garba festival of Navratri in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat should have been full of happiness, but a small social media post created such an uproar that the entire village was submerged under tension. In Bahial village of Dahegam tehsil, there was a sudden clash between two communities late in the night. It is being said that a social media status became the root of the controversy and this spark became a major cause of violence in the Garba ceremony. The uproar increased so much that stone pelting and fire reached the fire. More than eight vehicles were burnt, a shop was set on fire and people were injured due to stampede. Not only this, the police team who came to handle the situation also became the victim of the attack and their vehicles were also damaged.
After all, how did the violence erupted from a social media post?
When a post came out on social media amidst the ongoing garba in Bahial village, its opposition started. On seeing this, the debate turned into a quarrel and the tension increased so much that people came down on scuffle and stone pelting.
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How did the riots of Garba become a riot ground?
Violence and arson shocked everyone where the festival of Navratri is considered a symbol of celebration and devotion. People came to play garba but the atmosphere suddenly turned into panic. There was a stampede, women and children ran away in search of a safe place.
How many vehicles and shops became victims of violence?
According to the police report, more than 8 vehicles (Vehicles Damaged in Clash) were damaged in arson and a shop was completely burnt. The violence happened so suddenly that people did not even get a chance to escape.
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Why the police also became a target of the crowd?
The mob pelted stones at the police who came to control the situation. Two police vehicles were broken and the force had to retreat. This makes it clear that the situation was very serious.
How are the situation in the village right now?
Currently, police force is deployed in Bahial village and efforts are on to control tension. However, there is an atmosphere of panic in the village and people are still scared. The administration is constantly monitoring the situation.