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Violence in MP, Gujarat after Team India’s victory

13 held in Mhow, 11 in Gandhinagar
A person douses a fire after a group clash in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. PTI

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Tensions flared in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow town and Gandhinagar district of Gujarat amid celebrations of the Indian cricket team’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, resulting in unrest and multiple arrests across the two states.

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In Mhow, located in Indore district, the police arrested 13 individuals after a celebratory rally descended into chaos with incidents of stone-pelting on Sunday night, injuring four persons. Authorities responded promptly, intervening to restore law and order.

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In Gandhinagar, police detained 11 individuals after a late-night motorcycle rally celebrating the Indian team's victory over New Zealand turned violent. The police acted quickly to manage the unrest, resulting in several arrests.

Indore Collector Ashish Singh said four people sustained injuries in five separate incidents of violence across Mhow town. Numerous vehicles were targeted, with three cars and several two-wheelers reportedly attacked and set ablaze. The situation is currently under control, Singh stated, assuring the public that authorities are taking the matter seriously.

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