In a swift response to communal violence in Akola city, Maharashtra, police have apprehended 16 individuals. The unrest, ignited by a minor collision between an auto-rickshaw and a two-wheeler, has seen tensions flare between two community groups.
The incident escalated on Monday with stone pelting and the torching of three motorcycles and an auto-rickshaw. To maintain order, the police have increased their presence in the affected area.
A police official, Nitin Levarkar, confirmed that court proceedings resulted in varying custody for the accused, as officers continue to implore the public to dismiss harmful rumors circulating on social media.
This story was originally published in devdiscourse.com.
