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Hingot War clash in Indore’s Gautampura injures 20 participants
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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The annual post‑Diwali Hingot War in Gautampura, Indore, saw members of the Turra and Kalangi groups throw burning, gunpowder‑filled fruit shells, leaving around 20 people injured.
Indore’s Gautampura neighbourhood witnessed a violent episode of the traditional Hingot War on the night after Diwali. Participants from the rival Turra and Kalangi factions engaged in a ritualistic clash, hurling fruit shells that had been packed with gunpowder and set alight.
The fiery projectiles struck several bystanders and combatants, resulting in roughly twenty injuries that required medical attention. Local hospitals reported that most of the victims sustained burns and minor contusions, while a few needed more intensive care.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and began registering cases. They have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the escalation and have urged the community to observe the custom without resorting to dangerous weapons.
The Hingot War, a centuries‑old post‑Diwali tradition in parts of Madhya Pradesh, involves participants throwing burning shells as a symbolic display of bravery. While the ritual is meant to be festive, past editions have also seen injuries, prompting calls for stricter safety measures.
Authorities said they will work with local leaders to ensure that future celebrations adhere to safety guidelines, aiming to preserve cultural heritage while preventing further harm.
The fiery projectiles struck several bystanders and combatants, resulting in roughly twenty injuries that required medical attention. Local hospitals reported that most of the victims sustained burns and minor contusions, while a few needed more intensive care.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and began registering cases. They have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the escalation and have urged the community to observe the custom without resorting to dangerous weapons.
The Hingot War, a centuries‑old post‑Diwali tradition in parts of Madhya Pradesh, involves participants throwing burning shells as a symbolic display of bravery. While the ritual is meant to be festive, past editions have also seen injuries, prompting calls for stricter safety measures.
Authorities said they will work with local leaders to ensure that future celebrations adhere to safety guidelines, aiming to preserve cultural heritage while preventing further harm.