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Stone-Throwing Protest Erupts Outside Gmada Office in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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A large crowd gathered outside the Gmada office in Mohali, hurling stones at the building and prompting police intervention.
Mohali, Punjab – Early on Tuesday, a sizable crowd assembled outside the Gmada office in the city, turning the area into a scene of unrest. Witnesses reported that the demonstrators began hurling stones at the office façade, causing visible damage to the structure.
Police units arrived quickly and attempted to disperse the protesters using standard crowd‑control measures. Several individuals were detained for alleged involvement in the stone‑throwing, while officers worked to restore order.
Authorities have not disclosed the specific grievance that triggered the demonstration, but officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among bystanders or police personnel. An investigation is underway to identify the organizers and assess the extent of property damage.
The incident has prompted local officials to call for calm and to remind citizens of lawful avenues for voicing concerns, emphasizing that violent actions will be dealt with strictly under the law.
Police units arrived quickly and attempted to disperse the protesters using standard crowd‑control measures. Several individuals were detained for alleged involvement in the stone‑throwing, while officers worked to restore order.
Authorities have not disclosed the specific grievance that triggered the demonstration, but officials confirmed that no injuries were reported among bystanders or police personnel. An investigation is underway to identify the organizers and assess the extent of property damage.
The incident has prompted local officials to call for calm and to remind citizens of lawful avenues for voicing concerns, emphasizing that violent actions will be dealt with strictly under the law.