Gotmar Mela 2019: Over 275 Injured in Stone-Pelting Tradition, Section 144 Imposed in Chhindwara's Pandhurna
The annaul Gotmar Mela involves the practice of stone-pelting between people in Chhindwara district's Pandhurna and Sawargaon town. However, things got out of control on Saturday. The practice soon turned into a conflict and people had to be restrained by the Police.
Chindwara, September 1: The famous Gotmar Mela in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district began on Saturday on a violent note. As many as 275 people reported injuries and six were seriously injured in the traditional function organised. Video of the stone-pelting incident shows the practice got out of hand. The injured are being treated at a government hospital, said the police. Madhya Pradesh: Numerous Injured During Gotmar, Traditional Stone-Pelting Festival.
The district administration has imposed section 144 after the violent turn of events. Additional force has been deployed in the area to reduce tension, said reports. Jallikattu 2019: 24 Bull Tamers Injured in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur, Admitted in Hospital.
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However, the District Collector said that the situation is in control. And that drones are being deployed to monitor the situation.
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The annaul Gotmar Mela involves the practice of stone-pelting between people in Chhindwara district's Pandhurna and Sawargaon town. However, things got out of control on Saturday. The practice soon turned into a conflict and people had to be restrained. The administration has decided to take matters in their hand to control the situation.
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