Police have detained over 50 people in connection with violence in Junagadh area of ​​Vadodara, Gujarat, triggered by a social media post.

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Police have intensified action in response to violence sparked by a social media post in the Junagadh area of ​​Vadodara, Gujarat. Police have detained more than 50 people in connection with the incident. Following the violence that erupted late Friday night, police took action to control the situation and restore peace in the area. Police officials stated that approximately 50 people were detained on Saturday.

Several people were seriously injured in the stone-pelting during the violence. Police officials stated that police officers were also injured. However, the situation was quickly brought under control. A heavy police force has been deployed in the area. According to police, members of a particular community gathered outside the city police station on Friday night, claiming that a social media post had hurt their religious sentiments. They demanded action against the person who posted the objectionable post on social media.

Several policemen injured in violence
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 4) Andrew Macwan stated that approximately 500 to 600 people from a particular community pelted stones during the violence. According to the Deputy Commissioner, members of the particular community began pelting stones and vandalizing vehicles in the Junagadh area of ​​the old city. He reported that several people, including policemen, were injured in the incident.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police stated that two separate complaints were filed, one against the person who posted the objectionable post on social media and the other against those who incited violence and stone-pelting. He said that so far, the police have detained approximately 50 people, including the person accused of posting the objectionable content.

Heavy police force deployed
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 3) Leena Patil said in a statement that the situation was immediately brought under control. A large number of police forces have been deployed in affected areas, including the violence-hit area. “We appeal to the people of the city to maintain peace. Action is being taken in the matter. Whoever is found guilty will be prosecuted.”