A day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival began, riots broke out in Surat city. Four teenagers allegedly damaged a Ganesh idol and injured a man, leading to stone-pelting and vehicle fires. The police apprehended the accused and detained around 27 others involved. Local politicians and police officials addressed the mob, promising strict action. The incident occurred at a Ganesh pandal in a neighborhood with a significant Muslim population. The injured man was hospitalized and is in stable condition. This event took place on 09/09/2024 at the following location: Surat, India.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Riot
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 1
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 1
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 27
Source: Indian Express
