13 Held For Violence In MP’s Mhow After India’s Champions Trophy win

Thirteen persons arrested in connection with clashes in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow town after stone pelting at a rally celebrating the Indian cricket team’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final. Four persons suffered injuries in the incident which took place late Sunday night, Indore Collector Ashish Singh told reporters.

There were five incidents of violence in different areas of the town, located in Indore district, and three cars and several two-wheelers were attacked and set afire. The collector said the police have so far arrested 13 persons on charges of indulging in arson and violence in Mhow town, where the situation is currently under control.

Soon after getting information about the violence, police reached the spot and made efforts to restore peace in the troubled area, he said. So far, 13 persons have been arrested and an FIR registered in the matter. Action under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) will also be taken against some of them, he said.

Some more FIRs will also be registered in connection with the incidents on the basis of people’s statements, the collector said, adding that some videos related to the incidents have also surfaced. Peace is restored in the area at present. Nobody will be spared and stringent action will be taken against those responsible for it (violence), he said.

The collector also appealed to the people not to spread rumours/messages on social media and warned of action against those indulging in such acts. Asked about the reason behind the incidents, the collector said it started near a mosque, where those already taking out a procession had some dispute with another group, following which they manhandled each other.