India

27 Individuals Arrested For Surat Ganesh Pandal Stone-Pelting Incident, Announces Gujarat Home Minister

In a major development related to Surat Ganesh Pandal Stone-Pelting Incident, 27 people have been arrested in connection with this incident. Announced Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Monday.

Taking to X, he said “As I promised, we have caught the stone-pelters before sunrise! 6:30 am #Surat Update Here are the details: 27 stone-pelters arrested, CCTV, video visuals, drone visuals, and other technical surveillance work is still ongoing. Strict action will be taken against all accused. Our teams have worked all night to identify the stone-pelters and bring them to justice. Jai Ganesh!!.”


He further added, that CCTV footage from the scene is being reviewed to identify and apprehend any remaining suspects.

Meanwhile, surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot reported that a clash erupted in the Sayedpura area after stones were thrown at the Ganesh pandal. “Some children pelted stones at the Ganesh pandal, leading to a clash.

Also Read: Gujarat To Install 48 MW Solar Rooftop Systems On Government Buildings: A Step Toward Sustainable Energy

Later, the police swiftly removed the children from the area, deployed forces, and used lathi charges and tear gas where necessary. Approximately 1,000 police personnel were on duty.

Afterward, Harsh Sanghvi visited the location of the stone-pelting incident. He stated, “The investigation is underway. Police are deployed in all areas of Surat. Action will be taken against anyone who disrupts the peace in the state.”

Must Read: Gujarat Government Disburses ₹8.04 Crore In Flood Relief

(With Inputs From ANI)

Dikshaa Puri

Recent Posts

Monroeville Mall On Lockdown Amid Shooting Reports, Police Investigate

A large police presence was reported at Monroeville Mall on Sunday afternoon after social media…

5 mins ago

Woman Detained After Kidnapping Two Children In King City: Who Is Jacqueline Guajardo?

Jacqueline Guajardo, 28, was taken into custody after an Amber Alert was issued for two…

36 mins ago

Woman Set On Fire While Sleeping On NYC Subway, Suspect At Large

A woman was asleep on an NYC subway train in Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station when…

58 mins ago

Next To Impossible: Medics Battle To Evacuate Gaza Hospital Amid Escalating Violence

Israel has ordered the evacuation of one of the last partially functioning hospitals in northern…

2 hours ago

Bears vs Lions Week 16: How To Watch, Stream, And Listen To The Game

The Chicago Bears (4-10) host the Detroit Lions in Week 16 at Soldier Field. Catch…

2 hours ago

Christmas Storm Alert: Rain, Wind, And Flood Risks For Washington’s Holiday Week

Washington will experience a stormy Christmas week with rain, gusty winds, and flood warnings impacting…

3 hours ago