Two sides clashed after the Indian cricket team’s victory in the title match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Mhow in Indore district in Madhya Pradesh. During this time, people from the other side threw stones at a group of people who were taking out a rally to celebrate the victory.
Asked about the incident, Indore Commissioner Ashish Singh said that the situation is under control and security forces have been deployed in the area. He said, “How this happened will be detected later. Currently the situation is under control. ”
Local people said that the incident has caused panic in many areas of the city and many vehicles have been set on fire.
He said that a group of young cricket lovers organized a rally to celebrate India’s title victory against New Zealand but when they reached the Jama Masjid area, a large group of people started stoning them, causing anarchy and forced to leave many motorcycles. He said that after this some people set fire to many motorcycles left there, which further increased the tension.
Police sources said that Superintendent of Police (Indore Rural) Hitika Vasal visited Mhow to take necessary steps with the objective of taking stock of the situation and restoring law and order.
Sources said that security personnel have been deployed in the affected areas to prevent violence and bring the situation under control.
