Vadodara, May 03: The situation in this violence-hit town remained largely peaceful today, barring a few incidents of stone-pelting and arson, even as the centre dispatched additional paramilitary forces to help authorities in restoring normalcy.
The town witnessed widespread violence after civic authorities demolished a more than 200-year-old dargah on Monday, saying it was encroaching on public land. A man was burnt alive in his car last night, further aggravating the situation and taking the toll in the violence since Monday to six. Over 60 people have injured so far and over 40 have been taken into custody on various charges.
Police said besides some incidents of stone-pelting today, miscreants burnt three small factories at the Sardar Patel estate and looted a shop at Raopura. Police used teargas in the Bavchavad area to disperse two groups of people that were pelting stones at each other.
Asserting that the situation was under control, Chief Minister Narendra Modi warned stern action would be taken against anyone fomenting unrest.
"After last night's violence, the situation is under control," Modi, who toured the riot-affected areas, told reporters here.
Issuing a stern warning to those indulging in violence, Modi said, "Nobody has the right to take the law in his own hands. I warn rioters, whatever community they belong to...The law will do its duty."
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