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Crime
Stone‑pelting and firing clash in Shajapur leaves 26 injured, 39 charged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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A violent confrontation between two groups in Shajapur resulted in stone‑throwing, gunfire and 26 injuries, with authorities filing cases against 39 individuals.
A fierce clash erupted in Shajapur when two opposing groups engaged in stone‑pelting and exchanged gunfire. The confrontation quickly escalated, prompting a swift response from local law‑enforcement agencies.
The incident left 26 people with varying degrees of injuries, most of them treated at nearby hospitals. Witnesses reported that stones were hurled from both sides before firearms were discharged, creating a chaotic scene in the town's central area.
Police officials arrived at the scene, secured the area and began a thorough investigation. Based on preliminary findings, authorities have filed criminal cases against 39 individuals believed to be involved in the violence.
The district police have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing that any further escalation will be dealt with firmly under the law.
The incident left 26 people with varying degrees of injuries, most of them treated at nearby hospitals. Witnesses reported that stones were hurled from both sides before firearms were discharged, creating a chaotic scene in the town's central area.
Police officials arrived at the scene, secured the area and began a thorough investigation. Based on preliminary findings, authorities have filed criminal cases against 39 individuals believed to be involved in the violence.
The district police have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing that any further escalation will be dealt with firmly under the law.