Akola: Unidentified persons hurled stones at a Ganesh idol procession in Akot city in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra on Wednesday, leaving some police personnel and others injured, officials said.
The incident occurred in Nandipeth area at 4 PM, prompting police to bring in reinforcement to control the situation.
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He said injured peoples were admitted to the rural hospital and security was stepped up by police in sensitive areas.
“The situation is under control now,” he added.
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