Riots in Godhra, Gujarat; violence at a police station in protest against a controversial post; police resort to lathi charge

Police Station Violence: A mob vandalized the B Division police station in Godhra in protest of a controversial video posted on social media by a man. Police resorted to a lathicharge.

 

 

Violence at Godhra police station following protests over a controversial post

 

Violence erupted at the B Division police station in Godhra. According to police, a man was posting controversial videos on social media that were disturbing communal harmony. When he was called to the station for questioning, members of one community gathered in support and vandalized the police station.

 

When the situation escalated, police resorted to lathi charge. Police responded quickly and brought the situation under control. No injuries were reported. An investigation has been launched, and the police are working to maintain peace within the community.