Maharashtra: Stone pelting between two groups occurs in Nandurbar after accident

A routine road accident in Nandurbar escalated into a tense situation when two community groups started throwing stones at each other late in the evening. Local police quickly responded and managed to prevent the violence from spreading to other areas of the city. No casualties or property damage were reported, and authorities have already begun identifying potential suspects. The incident highlights the fragile social dynamics that can emerge from seemingly minor traffic incidents.

"Police forces deployed on the spot controlled the situation" - ASP Shravan S Dutt

by ANI January 20, 2025 65 views

Nandurbar, January 20: An incident of stone pelting occurred in Maharashtra's Nandurbar city after two groups came face to face following an accident between a rickshaw and a motorcycle, the police said on Monday.

Key Points

1. Accident between rickshaw and motorcycle triggers community tensions

2. Stone pelting occurred around 10 pm in Nandurbar

3. Police deployed to prevent escalation of violence

4. Suspects identified in the incident

According to the police, the incident happened after an accident occurred in the city.

Police forces are deployed on the spot to control the situation. There have been no property damage or casualties reported yet.

"Around 10 pm yesterday, people of a particular community started pelting stones. Earlier in the day, an offence was registered about an incident, in the background of which the stone pelting took place. Police forces deployed on the spot controlled the situation, as a result of which violence did not spread to other areas. No property damage or casualty has been reported. Registration of the offence is being done. We have identified a few suspects..." ASP Shravan S Dutt said.

Further details are awaited.