Mumbai: 20 detained after scuffle breaks out between two groups during 'Rama Navami' procession in Malad

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 : As many as 20 people were detained on Thursday after a scuffle broke out between two groups during the 'Ram Navami' Shobha Yatra in Malad's Malv area, informed police officials on Friday.

On Thursday night, two groups clashed with each other and a man was reportedly injured in the incident, informed police.

"Situation was tense for a while but it is under control now. A case has been filed against more than 300 unidentified people for jeopardising the atmosphere in the area," said Police.

Some of the participants alleged stone pelting, which created pc among people, DCP Bansal said.

"One person suffered minor injuries in the incident. Legal action is being taken," he added.

A case has been registered under IPC sections 324, 353 and several other sections at Malv police station in Mumbai.

Further probe into the incident is underway.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor