Vansda town continues to be tense

The police are on the lookout for three others reported to be involved in the mischief, while heavy police bandobast has been deployed following the incident.

Meanwhile, a bandh called by a social organisations was put off after a leaders of various communities met in the presence of District Collector Bharatbhai Joshi and District Superintendent of Police S D Vasava late on Tuesday. Joshi told Express Newsline on Wednesday that barring a few instances of stone-throwing and grappling with the police, Wednesday had been peaceful.

DSP Vasava, who is leading the patrolling in the town, said no serious offence was registered until evening. He added that the three accused, who were absconding, would be arrested soon.

Collector Bharatbhai Joshi said the situation was peaceful, but tense.