Villagers clash after stone pelted at Ram Temple shobha yatra in Padra

Vadodara SP Rohan Anand said, “Eyewitnesses said that around three to four persons threw stones from the alleys at the procession. We are also investigating complaints that some of the miscreants had weapons but are yet to get any evidence of the same…”

“Police personnel were present in the village, as there had been some tension in the last few days… Police inspector had also held a meeting with local leaders to ensure that law and order is not disrupted during the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir,” he added.

Anand, who rushed to the village after the incident, said that the police have begun combing operations and are rounding up suspects. “The police have ensured that the yatra proceeds on its planned route and no further disruptions occur. We have also spoken to members of both the communities to restore peace,” he added.