Overview
- Two communities clashed in Kalana near Sanand, with stone-pelting reported Monday night and again Tuesday morning.
- The confrontation began when youths on a motorcycle were questioned near a pond after a perceived slight tied to social‑media one‑upmanship.
- Police registered two FIRs for rioting against members of both groups and carried out combing operations in the village.
- Detention figures differ across reports, with PTI/News18 citing at least 30 held and India Today and The Indian Express quoting police as saying 42.
- Officers used a drone to locate suspects hiding in fields, reported no serious injuries, and said investigations continue under a maintained security presence.