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Police Injured as Stone-Pelting Erupts During Mumbai Demolition
21 May
Summary
- 16 people arrested for stone-pelting during a demolition drive.
- Five police personnel sustained serious injuries, including fractures.
- Over 500 police personnel were deployed at the demolition site.
On Wednesday, a demolition drive near Bandra Railway station in Mumbai turned violent, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals. Protesters reportedly gathered, numbering around 150, and began pelting stones and paver blocks at law enforcement officers for approximately an hour.
This violent confrontation resulted in injuries to five police personnel, including a fractured hand and a broken nose. In response to the unrest, over 500 police officers and officials were deployed to the site. The arrested individuals were presented in Bandra Court on Thursday and booked for charges including rioting and obstructing government servants.
The Nirmal Nagar police confirmed that the situation is now stable. Civic and railway authorities continued their efforts to clear the debris from the demolition site as police presence remained for a second day.
