Guna– Tension gripped Madhya Pradesh’s Guna on Saturday evening after stones were pelted during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the Karnailganj area. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm near a mosque, triggering an immediate police and administrative response. Authorities confirmed that the situation was quickly brought under control, with peace being restored despite temporary disruptions.
A statement from the local administration reassured citizens, saying, “Peace and order were slightly affected for some time, but with prompt action by the administration, the area is now calm. We urge citizens not to believe in any kind of rumours.”
So far, nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. Guna Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Kumar Sinha confirmed that the situation was under control, with additional police personnel stationed in the area as a precautionary measure. The main accused, Vicky Pathan, has been arrested. Local sources indicate that Vicky is an active member of the Congress party and had previously contested municipal elections from Ward 6.
Following his arrest, Vicky’s wife, Najma, claimed that police personnel assaulted her husband and son before detaining them from their house during the night. She further threatened self-harm if her husband and son were not released, maintaining that Vicky had no role in the violence.
Union Civil Aviation Minister and local MP Jyotiraditya Scindia took immediate action, speaking to senior officials, including the SP, to assess the situation. He instructed them to ensure peace and take strict action against those responsible for the violence.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a dispute between two groups during the Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra led to the stone pelting. While the exact cause of the altercation remains under investigation, authorities confirmed no major injuries or property damage.
Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, marked by traditional religious processions and gatherings, were observed across the state. Authorities have reiterated that normalcy has been restored in the affected area and that security measures will remain in place to prevent further incidents.
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