New Delhi: Widespread communal clashes erupted in the country during the Ram Navami procession. Communal clashes erupted in states including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. In Gujarat, one person was killed during communal clashes during the Ram Navami procession. One person was killed in clashes in Khambhat town in Anand district on Sunday. One person was injured. The clashes were reported during a rally in Himmatnagar in the Sabarkantha district.
There have been stones and fires in both places. Police used tear gas to control the situation. The body of a 65-year-old man was found in Khambhat, Superintendent of Police Ajit Rajya said. A few shops were set on fire by the attackers. The situation was brought under control with the use of tear gas. The SP also said that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident. Sabarkantha Superintendent of Police Vishal Vaghela said vehicles were destroyed and shops set on fire during the clashes in Himmat Nagar. He said more troops had been deployed in the conflict areas.
The ban was announced following the escalation of violence in Khargon, Madhya Pradesh. Police said stones were hurled at various places and the attackers set fire to four houses and vehicles. Police have been deployed in various parts of the state following the escalation of violence in Howrah, West Bengal.
