Junagadh- One person was killed, and four policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured in Junagadh district, Gujarat, as clashes broke out over a demolition notice issued to the alleged illegal Hazrat Roshan Shah Pir Baba dargah. The incident occurred when officials from the Junagadh Municipal Corporation arrived at the Majewadi Gate to post the notice outside the religious structure deemed illegally constructed.
A viral video captured the scene of approximately 300 people throwing stones at the police officers. As tensions escalated, the mob vandalized a police post, set police vehicles ablaze, and even targeted state transport buses passing through the area. The situation prompted the deployment of additional police forces to restore order.
The civic body had given the dargah a five-day deadline to provide evidence of its legal construction or face demolition. This announcement triggered outrage among some individuals, leading to violent protests. In response, the police detained 174 people in connection with the unrest.
The superintendent of police in Junagadh, Ravi Teja Vasamsetty, stated that the police were attempting to persuade the crowd not to block the road when the attack occurred. The incident highlights the tense situation surrounding the demolition notice and the subsequent clashes in the area.