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Policenen were stationed at Pepsi and Coke godowns in the city on Sunday following attacks in Surat the day before. Police Commissioner of Vadodara, Deepak Swarup, said this was just a precautionary measure.
In Surat, Bajrang Dal activists had burnt Pepsi and Coke vans and also raided the godowns to protest against US8217; visa denial to Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
8216;8216;We are keeping a close watch on the developments and security will be provided till we think it is required8217;8217; said Swarup.
Meanwhile, both Pepsi and Coke distributors in the city are keeping a low-profile. Coke distributor Arif Shaikh said they had decided not to supply stock to the retailers on Sunday.
Pepsi distributor Manu Lulla said, 8216;8216;We don8217;t expect any problems as we are located in Warasia, though other distributors are just being careful.8217;8217;
Another distributor in the city said, 8216;8216;Every time there is a controversy the sales dip temporarily, other than that nothing much happens.8217;8217;
