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Crime
Violent firecracker dispute on Diwali night in Gujarat leads to seven arrests
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:16 AM
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A disagreement over firecrackers erupted into violence on Diwali night in Gujarat, prompting police to detain seven individuals.
Gujarat police reported that a disagreement over firecrackers turned violent during the Diwali celebrations on the night of the festival. The clash occurred in an unspecified locality of the state and quickly escalated, prompting law‑enforcement intervention.
Police officials arrived at the scene, restored order and apprehended seven persons they said were involved in the disturbance.
The detained individuals have been taken into custody for further questioning, and investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the confrontation and any potential violations of firecracker regulations.
Police officials arrived at the scene, restored order and apprehended seven persons they said were involved in the disturbance.
The detained individuals have been taken into custody for further questioning, and investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the confrontation and any potential violations of firecracker regulations.