Communal clash in Vadodara leaves a temple idol broken, Muslim mob pelted stones
18 Apr 2022 13:14:10
Vadodara, April 17: Communal tensions escalated in Vadodara, after a sword wielding Muslim mob pelted stones. According to reports, a road accident between two bikes late on Sunday night led to escalation of the communal tension.
Reports suggest that the way suddenly the huge mob appeared, it has raised suspicion of the entire violence been pre-planned conspiracy. Local residents are angry at the stone pelting incident.
People were called in from outside of the district to perpetrate violence and there are reports that they were promised legal & financial aid should things go wrong. As per reports, the maulvis wanted to establish dominance of Islam so that no such shobha yatras are carried out in future.
After initial arguments, the matter worsened and the two groups started fighting. A mob of around 400 people came on roads, and it is reported they beat up people who were driving past. The mob then broke the idol of Sai Baba of a nearby temple.
4 people got injured, around 10 shops were demolished. Those injured were shifted to Sayaji hospital for treatment. Soon, police arrived and calmed the situation. A video shows a mob pelting stones and indulging in violence.
Reports suggest that the way suddenly the huge mob appeared, it has raised suspicion of the entire violence been pre-planned conspiracy. Local residents are angry at the stone pelting incident.
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On April 10, in a Ram Navami procession, stones were pelted and the people were attacked by Muslim mob from top of roofs of homes as well as masjids. In Khambhat, near Vadodara, the initial police investigation has revealed a larger conspiracy where at least 3 maulanas were allegedly involved.
People were called in from outside of the district to perpetrate violence and there are reports that they were promised legal & financial aid should things go wrong. As per reports, the maulvis wanted to establish dominance of Islam so that no such shobha yatras are carried out in future.