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Breaking News: Violent Clashes Erupt in Gujarat’s Vadodara During Navratri Preparations | ABP NEWS

As the festive season of Navratri unfolds across India, a disturbing incident has emerged from Gujarat. On the night of the previous day, the Vadodara city witnessed violent clashes between two groups, sparked by a provocative post on social media. The situation escalated when both groups began pelting stones at each other near the City Police Station in the Juni Gadi area. The tensions led to chaos in the locality, with large crowds gathering and damaging vehicles in the process. Police forces were immediately deployed to control the situation. Despite initial difficulty in handling the crowd, officers managed to restore peace after significant efforts. Notably, a woman police officer was seen on the ground, playing a vital role in diffusing the situation. Authorities believe that the incident was fueled by a social media post that provoked emotions within a particular community. Fortunately, the situation was brought under control without a major disturbance, and no significant injuries were reported. Gujarat has long been regarded as a peaceful state, and the police are actively investigating the origins of the social media post. They are keeping a close watch on social platforms to prevent further unrest, especially as the state gears up for the festive celebrations of Navratri.

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