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Crime
Gujarat Sees Assault‑Related Hospitalisations Double on Diwali
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:14 PM
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During the Diwali celebrations in Gujarat, the number of people admitted to hospitals after assaults surpassed twice the daily average, according to state health officials.
During the Diwali festivities in Gujarat, authorities reported that cases of hospitalisation following assaults more than doubled the usual daily average.
The spike was noted by the state health department, which cited an increase in incidents that required medical attention.
Police and health officials are investigating the rise, with preliminary reports indicating that the incidents occurred across both public and private settings.
The surge underscores the heightened risk of violence during the festive period and has prompted calls for increased security measures.
The spike was noted by the state health department, which cited an increase in incidents that required medical attention.
Police and health officials are investigating the rise, with preliminary reports indicating that the incidents occurred across both public and private settings.
The surge underscores the heightened risk of violence during the festive period and has prompted calls for increased security measures.