Godhra clashes again, now over property feud

The incident is said to have triggered in Pinjarvaad Naka area from a property dispute between Akbar Beg (the owner of the property) and his tenant Vijay Sindhi which has been going on for some time in Godhra courts.

Sindhi, a relative of city BJP leader Murali Moolchandani, who is also a witness in the Sabarmati Express case, had vacated the property for some time to get it renovated. In the meantime, Akbar’s brother Gaffar Beg, occupied the premises.

This evening, Sindhi, along with his supporters, tried to barge into the premises forcefully to reclaim it, resulting in scuffle between two groups which had gathered at the site. In the ensuing stone throwing four people were reportedly injured and one private vehicle was also damaged.

Panchamahals police chief Narsimha Kumar, informed that police reached the spot on time and brought the situation under control. ‘‘Its basically a personal matter between two parties. The situation is absolutely under control,’’ said Kumar.

Till reports last came in, cross FIRs had been lodged by the opposing groups in the town police station. The situation is reported to be under control and police has intensified patrolling in all areas, sources added.

Elsewhere, BJP’s Dohad taluka tribal morcha chief Kanubhai Nagjibhai Mawi was axed to death allegedly by eight persons at Nagrala village in central Gujarat on Saturday, police said today. Police said Mawi’s two daughters were also injured in the attack by the people, who were his relatives. Search is on for the accused, including three women, who fled, police said adding that Mawi was killed due to some personal animosity.