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Clash in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha Injures 10 as Police Book Over 100 and Detain Dozens

Police have named over 100 suspects in an FIR.

Overview

  • Violence broke out around 10:30 pm Friday in Majra village, with stone pelting and arson reported by Sabarkantha police.
  • More than 30 vehicles — roughly 20 two-wheelers and over 10 four-wheelers — were vandalised or set on fire, and several houses were damaged.
  • An FIR names about 110–120 people, and roughly 20 suspects have been taken into custody for interrogation, with some local accounts citing 25–30 detentions.
  • A heavy police contingent has been deployed to secure the area, and officials say the situation is under control; cross-complaints led to two FIRs at Prantij police station.
  • Police attribute the clash to an old rivalry, while local reports link the trigger to a dispute over the Kaal Bhairav temple and planning for Kali Chaudas festivities.