Panic gripped a busy area of Vadodara on Sunday afternoon after a violent clash erupted between two groups from the same community. The incident, which unfolded under the Lalbaug bridge, led to injuries and significant disruption before police could bring the situation under control.
Stone Pelting and Stick Attack Halts Traffic
The confrontation turned violent quickly, with mobs hurling stones at each other for several tense minutes. Some individuals even attacked rivals with sticks, escalating the chaos. The sudden outbreak of violence in the crowded location caused immediate panic among bystanders and shopkeepers.
As the two groups clashed, onlookers gathered, and the normal flow of life came to a standstill. The busy traffic in the area came to a complete halt, creating a major snarl as people watched the clashes unfold, unable to pass through the troubled zone.
Police Intervention and Injuries Reported
Responding swiftly to the distress, personnel from the Raopura police station rushed to the spot. The police teams managed to intervene and successfully disperse the clashing groups, preventing further escalation of the violence.
However, the brief period of conflict had already resulted in casualties. Two people sustained injuries during the violence and likely received medical attention following the incident. The exact nature and severity of their injuries are part of the ongoing investigation.
Root Cause: An Old Dispute Under Scanner
While preliminary information points towards a long-standing feud between the groups as the trigger for Sunday's clash, authorities are not ruling out other possibilities. Police confirmed that an old dispute is suspected to have sparked the violence.
Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the precise sequence of events and to ascertain whether any other immediate provocations were involved in reigniting the tensions. The police are working to gather all facts surrounding the incident under the Lalbaug bridge.
