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Uttarayan Violence Erupts: Kites Turn to Chaos
15 Jan
Summary
- Festivities in Makarba and Vejalpur turned violent on Wednesday.
- Two separate FIRs were registered following brawls that left people injured.
- Assailants used wooden sticks, knives, and baseball bats in the attacks.
Uttarayan celebrations in parts of Ahmedabad, specifically Makarba and Vejalpur, were marred by violence on Wednesday. Separate incidents led to multiple injuries and the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) at local police stations, with victims receiving treatment at Sola Civil Hospital.
In one case, Mahesh Thakor alleged he was attacked with a wooden stick after intervening in a dispute, sustaining a head injury. Another incident involved Salman Khan, who reported being assaulted with a stick, knife, and baseball bat following an argument over abusive language used during kite flying.
Both cases are under active investigation by the Anandnagar and Vejalpur police. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the individuals involved in these violent altercations that disrupted the festive atmosphere.
