MUMBAI: A clash broke out over flags of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Palestine being put up on a road in Santacruz East on Saturday night, resulting in two to three persons sustaining injuries. Seven persons have been arrested, police said.
Police said the clash broke out between members of two communities on Nehru Road. They said a mob of 25-30 persons was involved. Vakola police reached the spot and brought the situation under control. An FIR was registered and senior police officers visited those who were affected. Officers are now viewing CCTV camera footage to identify accused persons.
“The FIR was lodged suo motu by police. Sections 189 (2) (unlawful assembly), 190 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 191 (2) (rioting) and 115 (2) (voluntarily causing hurt) of BNS have been invoked,” said a senior police official.
Key highlights
- A clash broke out over the display of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Palestine flags on Nehru Road, Santacruz East, Mumbai.
- The incident happened on Saturday night and involved members of two communities.
- Around 25–30 people were part of the altercation.
- Two to three persons sustained injuries during the clash.
- Seven individuals have been arrested so far
- Vakola police acted swiftly, filed an FIR suo motu, and invoked relevant sections of the BNS.
- Police are checking CCTV footage to identify more people involved and senior officers visited the victims.
