Madhya Pradesh: Tension In Ujjain After Clashes In Tarana; Rioters Pelt Stones, Set Bus On Fire

Bhopal: A dispute that began between two groups in Tarana, Ujjain, on Thursday evening escalated into violence on Friday. ​​Rioters pelted houses with stones and set a bus on fire. Given the seriousness of the situation, the administration has transformed the town into a fortified zone. The incident began on Thursday evening when a dispute broke out between some young men in Tarana.

What led to the violence in Ujjain?

During the altercation, a young man named Sohel Thakur was fatally attacked. The atmosphere became tense on Friday in protest against the attack on Sohel. Some unidentified individuals entered the neighborhoods and pelted houses with stones, shattering windowpanes. The miscreants then became more aggressive and set a bus on fire, causing panic throughout the area.

Ujjain SP Pradeep Sharma personally took charge of the situation and ordered strict action against the culprits. Based on Sohel Thakur's complaint, the police have registered a case of attempted murder against six people, and five of the accused have been arrested. The search for the sixth accused is underway. Sohel Thakur is currently under the care of doctors in the hospital, and his condition is now reported to be out of danger.

The administration has adopted a 'zero tolerance' policy to restore peace in Tarana. More than 300 police personnel have been deployed in the town. Drone cameras and CCTV footage are being used to identify the suspects.

Massive protests erupted after Muslim mob assaulted Bajrang Dal leader Sohan Thakur over overtaking dispute in Ujjain, MP.

Crowds surrounded the police station demanding strict action; situation escalated with heavy tension in the area.

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What hapened during the Ujjain riots?

A violent clash has erupted between two groups in Ujjain, the city of Baba Mahakal. The dispute, which began on Thursday, turned violent on Friday. In Tarana, a town in the district, rioters pelted stones at several houses and set a bus on fire. Police teams have arrived at the scene and are appealing for calm.

The dispute between the two groups began on Thursday night in Tarana, Ujjain. On Friday afternoon, some people resorted to arson. A shop was set on fire, and then unknown individuals torched a bus. The situation worsened when people started throwing stones at each other. There was also an altercation with the police. One young man was injured in the stone-pelting.