MP: Clashes in Mhow after rally celebrating India's win pelted with stones

Clashes broke out in the Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Sunday (March 9) after a rally celebrating the Indian cricket team's ICC Champions Trophy final victory was allegedly pelted with stones.

The people "celebrating" India's win allegedly shouted provocative and sectarian slogans the moment they reached the Jama Masjid. The stone pelting reportedly started in response to this sloganeering.

Mhow is located about 25 km from the Indore district headquarters.

Situation under control

Indore collector Ashish Singh, when asked, said the situation was under control and forces had been deployed in the area.

"How it happened will be ascertained later. As of now, the situation is under control," he said.

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A police official said there was a dispute between two parties during the celebratory rally. The dispute led to stone pelting and arson, the official added.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Nimish Agarwal told PTI, "A rally was being taken out in Mhow to celebrate India's Champions Trophy victory. During this, some people had an altercation that escalated into the two parties pelting each other with stones.”

Incidents of arson

Incidents of arson also took place and, according to initial information, some vehicles were damaged. The clashes sparked panic in multiple areas of the town, the locals said.

A group of young cricket enthusiasts had organised a rally to celebrate India's final victory against New Zealand.

However, as they approached the Jama Masjid area, a large group of individuals allegedly began hurling stones at them, leading to chaos and forcing them to abandon their motorcycles and flee, the locals said.

It has been alleged that the cricket enthusiasts shouted provocative and sectarian slogans, which invited the stone pelting. They allegedly began playing loud music too and directed firecrackers towards the mosque where Taraweeh prayers were underway.

Hitika Vasal, SP, Indore Rural, has confirmed that the altercation began after firecrackers were burst outside the mosque.

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In the aftermath, some people set fire to a number of the abandoned motorcycles, further escalating tensions, they said. Local authorities acted swiftly to bring the situation under control.

No casualties

Police sources said SP Wasal reached Mhow to assess the circumstances first hand and take necessary measures to restore law and order. Personnel have been deployed in the affected areas to prevent further violence, the sources said.

DIG Agarwal said forces reached the spot after receiving information about the clashes and brought the situation under control.

"A police force has been stationed there. There is no information of any casualties," he added.

(With agency inputs)