Overview

• Violence broke out in Bahiyal village on the third night of Navratri during Garba celebrations following an argument over a social media status.
• Stone pelting led to a chaotic stampede that injured several people, though authorities have not confirmed a precise number.
• More than eight vehicles were damaged and a local shop was vandalized and set on fire, according to initial reports.
• Police personnel were targeted while responding, and two police vehicles were damaged as the crowd turned hostile.
• Investigators are examining CCTV footage and maintaining a heavy presence, as authorities also note a separate Garba dispute in Thangadh that prompted complaints under the BNS and the Arms Act earlier this week.