1 killed in clashes over notice to raze shrine in Junagadh
Saturday, 17 June 2023
Heavy rioting broke out in Junagadh, Gujarat, on Friday night, amid inclement weather, over a municipal corporation notice warning of the demolition of a dargah encroaching on a public road. A civilian died and at least seven people, including five policemen, were injured as a mob of around 550 people resorted to heavy stone-pelting. As many as 24 people were arrested.
Heavy rioting broke out in Junagadh, Gujarat, on Friday night, amid inclement weather, over a municipal corporation notice warning of the demolition of a dargah encroaching on a public road. A civilian died and at least seven people, including five policemen, were injured as a mob of around 550 people resorted to heavy stone-pelting. As many as 24 people were arrested.
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