Anti-Muslim riots break out in Gujarat over Eid Milad flag installation
Bharuch, Gujarat: Anti-Muslim violence broke out in Bharuch city, Gujarat, resulted in two injuries and 17 detentions on Tuesday night.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the violence erupted after a gang of Hindutva activists attacked Muslims over the installation of religious flags in Gokul Nagar area of the city ahead of Eid Milad.
An FIR has been registered, and at least 17 Muslims have been detained.
The incident occurred in a mixed-population locality, where tensions arose when some individuals began putting up religious flags and banners in anticipation of Eid Milad.
This incident follows a similar clash in Surat city on Sunday, where 27 individuals were arrested and six minors detained after a violent altercation broke out in the city.