Violence erupts in Jalgaon over road rage incident; curfew imposed
The Hindu
24-hour curfew imposed in Paldhi village after clash between groups; 7 arrested for damaging public property.
Security was heightened and a 24-hour curfew imposed in Paldhi village in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Wednesday, following a clash between two groups in the area after an altercation between the driver of a Minister’s car and a group of locals, police officials said.
At least seven persons were arrested and sent in remand for two days for damaging public property during the violence.
“The violence broke after a road rage incident following a public gathering. Curfew has been imposed for 24 hours as a preventive measure. However, the situation is under control,” Maheswar Reddy, Superintendent of Police, Jalgaon district, told The Hindu.
Those arrested are booked under various sections related to rioting, mischief, and damaging public property, as per the police.
The altercation occurred on Tuesday at 9.30 p.m. between Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil’s driver and locals. The incident resulted in stone pelting, arson, and damage to multiple vehicles and shops.
According to the police, a few people were also injured in the incident.
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