A massive protest took place in Gujarat last night over an anti-encroachment drive in Junagadh. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The 35-second video clip shows mob pelting stones as they protest against the anti-encroachment drive in Gujarat's Junagadh. As per news agency ANI, a few cops were injured after stones were pelted at them during the anti-encroachment drive in Gujarat. Ravi Teja Vasamsetty, SP Junagadh said that the incident took place after the mosque near Majewadi Gate was given notice by the Junagadh Municipal Corporation to present the documents within 5 days. "Around 500-600 people had gathered there yesterday. The police were convincing them not to block the road. Stones were pelted at around 10.15 pm and people came to attack the police. Lathicharge was done by police to disperse the crowd," he added. He further said that police personnel were injured in this incident. A total of 174 people have been rounded up. "A civilian has died prima facie due to stone pelting but it will be clear after the postmortem report. Further investigation underway," SP Junagadh said. As per a report in India Today, violence erupted in Junagadh after the local administration served a notice to a dargah saying that the mosque was on the government's land. The mob pelted stones at the cops and even set vehicles on fire in which three police officers are said to be injured. One person is reportedly said to be killed in the clash. Gujarat Horror: Class 8 Girl Allegedly Raped for 7 Months in Junagadh; Three Youths Detained.

Stones Pelted, Cops Injured Over Anti-encroachment Drive

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