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Two groups clash during Eid-e-Milad procession in Nandurbar

The incident took place at 3pm in Maliwada area and it started after slogans were raised against a particular community; State tribal development minister Vijay Kumar Gavit appealed for peace and asked people not spread or believe in rumours

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At least seven police personnel were injured in stone pelting after two groups clashed during a Eid e Milad procession in Maharashtra's Nandurbar on Thursday, an official said. The incident took place at 3pm in Maliwada area and it started after slogans were raised against a particular community, he said.

"Police deployed to maintain law and order were also pelted with stones. Two officers and five constables were injured. Force had to be used to disperse the mob, which also damaged vehicles. The Nandurbar Superintendent of Police's vehicle and an escort vehicle were damaged. Some vehicles were set on fire," he said.

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