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Mumbai: Stone-Pelting During Religious Procession, 25 Arrested

Mumbai: A stone-pelting incident took place at Mumbai’s Aarey colony between two groups during a Kalash Yatra leaving nearly four people injured, said a police official on Monday.

Just before the conclusion of the procession, the two groups clashed. The incident occurred on Sunday. 

The police have registered three separate cases into the matter. 25 people involved in the incident have been arrested.

According to the police, the situation is under control and a peaceful atmosphere has been established.

“Misunderstanding between the groups was the cause of the conflict. Nobody is admitted to the hospital. 2-4 people have sustained minor injuries. We have slapped the sections of rioting and 307,” DCP Somnath Gharge said.

After the incident, the temple was covered with a piece of cloth and as a precautionary measure the use of loudspeakers was prohibited.

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