Day after,town in Amreli observes bandh,9 held for rioting

A day after a group clash,Damnagar town in Amreli district observed a bandh on Friday following a call given by one of the two communities involved in the violence.

Meanwhile,police arrested nine persons after a complaint of rioting and damaging properties was lodged against a mob of 200 for pelting stones on a government bus.

Police have also registered cross complaints in connection with the clash reported between two communities that left 10 injured on Thursday.

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Police said a case of attempt to murder and rioting has been registered by one Iqbal Derriya against nine persons,including local leaders like Harji Vavadia,Bhimji Vavadia and Sanjay Viradia.

While a second case was filed by Harji Vavadia against Iqbal Derriya and 10 others for attempt to murder and riot.

The situation is under control. But the town remained closed on Friday, said an official with the local police.

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