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Maharashtra: Violent clash between 2 groups in Akola, Section 144 imposed

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 14, 2023 09:00 IST

 A clash between two groups over a minor dispute turned violent in the Old City police station area of ...

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 A clash between two groups over a minor dispute turned violent in the Old City police station area of Maharashtra’s Akola on Saturday evening, police said. A video purportedly showed two groups pelting stones and creating a ruckus on the streets. Police said the mob damaged some vehicles as well.The chaos prompted the administration to issue prohibitory order under Section 144 of CrPC. “Following the violent clashes Section 144 has been imposed in the city," news agency ANI quoted Akola Collector Neema Arora as saying.

According to an ANI report, a large crowd staged a march outside the Old City police station after the violent incident. Sources said the mob damaged some vehicles in the area and the police had to use force to bring the situation under control. Akola SP Sandeep Ghuge ensured that the situation is currently under control. “Section 144 Prohibition Order has been imposed in Akola city on the order of District Collector," he said. The reason behind the clash is not clear at the moment. 

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