Communal clashes erupt in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow after India’s Champions Trophy victory
Bhopal: Celebrations following India’s triumph in the 2025 Champions Trophy turned violent in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, as communal tensions escalated late Sunday night.
The unrest began around 10:30 p.m. in the Jama Masjid area over a dispute regarding firecrackers. What started as a celebration quickly turned into stone-pelting, spreading to multiple areas, including Manak Chowk, Patti Bazaar, and Market Chowk. Despite a heavy police presence, the violence continued, with some miscreants brandishing weapons.
Reports indicate that the violence escalated, with shops and vehicles set ablaze. The situation worsened with the alleged use of petrol bombs. To restore order, police resorted to lathi charges and fired tear gas shells.
Officials confirmed that two houses, four shops, and multiple vehicles were damaged in the violence. Unverified reports suggest that over a dozen vehicles were torched or vandalized.
Additional security forces have been deployed, and authorities claim to have brought the situation under control. However, tensions remain high in the area as investigations continue.
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
