Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi Reports Arrests After Stone Pelting at Ganesh Pandal in Surat
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 9: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced on Monday that six people were arrested for pelting stones at a Ganesh Pandal in Surat’s Sayedpura area. Additionally, 27 others were arrested for encouraging the incident.
Speaking about the incident, Harsh Sanghvi said, “In the Sayedpura area of Surat, 6 people pelted stones at the Ganesh Pandal. All these 6 people were arrested, and the police have also arrested the other 27 people who were involved in encouraging such an incident. The investigation is underway. Police are deployed in all the areas of Surat. Those who will breach the peace in the state, action will be taken against them.”
Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot added, “Some children pelted stones at a Ganesh Pandal, after which a clash broke out. The police immediately took away those children from there. Police were immediately deployed in the area. Lathi charge was done in all the areas where it was needed, and tear gas was used. All the accused who were involved in the peace disturbance are being arrested. There are around 1,000 police personnel deployed all around. And the public is also here.”
Further investigation is ongoing, and more details are awaited.
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Gujarat Home Minister -: The Home Minister is a government official responsible for the internal security and law enforcement in the state of Gujarat.
Harsh Sanghvi -: Harsh Sanghvi is the person who is currently the Home Minister of Gujarat.
Ganesh Pandal -: A Ganesh Pandal is a temporary structure set up to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, where people worship Lord Ganesha.
Surat -: Surat is a large city in the state of Gujarat, known for its diamond and textile industries.
Sayedpura -: Sayedpura is a specific area or neighborhood within the city of Surat.
Police Commissioner -: The Police Commissioner is the top police officer in a city, responsible for maintaining law and order.
Anupam Singh Gehlot -: Anupam Singh Gehlot is the current Police Commissioner of Surat.
Lathi charge -: Lathi charge is a method used by police to control crowds by using long sticks called lathis.
Tear gas -: Tear gas is a chemical used by police to disperse crowds, causing tears and discomfort.
Police personnel -: Police personnel are the officers and staff who work in the police force to maintain law and order.