Kheda: Tension In Mahudha After Youth Attacked, Administration Removes Illegal Encroachments Under Tight Security
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Tension has gripped Mahudha in Gujarat’s Kheda district following a clash between two different communities after an alleged attack on a youth. Amid the heightened situation, the administration on Tuesday, September 1, carried out an encroachment removal drive on the Mahudha-Kathlal road with heavy police deployment.
Argument Turns Violent In Mahudha
According to information received, a minor argument broke out between car driver Jignesh Patel and a rickshaw puller near Mahudha Chowkdi. The situation escalated after the rickshaw puller allegedly called others to the spot and attacked Patel.
Patel suffered serious head injuries and was found bleeding after the alleged assault. He was shifted to a hospital in Nadiad for treatment and is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU.
Three People Allegedly Involved In Attack
A preliminary police investigation has found that three people were allegedly involved in the attack.
Jignesh’s sister has alleged that the attackers are involved in illegal activities. The victim’s family has demanded strict legal action against all the accused.
The incident led to tension between two different communities in the area, prompting authorities to step up security as a precautionary measure.
Police Step Up Security In Sensitive Areas
Following the incident, a police convoy reached the spot and intensive patrolling was carried out in sensitive areas to prevent any further untoward incident.
District and local police personnel were deployed in the area amid the tense situation.
Encroachments Removed Along Mahudha-Kathlal Road
Amid the heightened security arrangements, the State Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department on Tuesday carried out an encroachment removal drive.
Illegal encroachments were removed from the stretch between Phinav Bhagol and Rest House Chowkdi on the Mahudha-Kathlal road.
A bulldozer was deployed during the operation, while police reinforcements remained present to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident.
The encroachment removal was carried out amid the security arrangements put in place following the attack and the resulting tension in Mahudha.
