Gujarat: 9 held for violence on Ram Navami in Khambat, Section 144 imposed in Himmatnagar

One person was killed in the clashes in Khambhat town on Sunday.

Nine people allegedly involved in the violence and stone-pelting have been arrested so far, according to Anand’s Superintendent of Police Ajit Rajian.

“The situation in Khambhat town is under control. We have already arrested nine suspects and started further investigation,” he said.

As per police sources, those arrested include some local maulvis (priests).

A policeman at the site after a communal clash during the Ram Navami procession, in Himmatnagar, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (PTI Photo)

In similar violence in Himmatnagar town of Sabarkantha district, stone-pelting and clashes were reported between two communities on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday.

Sabarkantha Collector Hitesh Koya in an order issued on Sunday evening imposed Section 144 of CrPC,
which prohibits gathering of more than five people, in some sensitive areas of the town, including Chhaparia area where arson took place.

The prohibitory orders will remain in force till April 13.

Personnel of the Rapid Action Force, local police and the State Reserve Police conducted a march in Chhaparia area.

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