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Crime
Ten arrested after social media dispute sparks stone-pelting in Songadh, Gujarat
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM
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Police in Songadh, Gujarat, detained ten people after a stone-pelting incident that erupted following an online argument.
Police in Songadh, a town in Gujarat's Tapi district, reported a stone-pelting incident that broke out after a dispute on social media. The clash involved a group of youths who threw stones at a residential area, causing minor damage but no serious injuries.
Local law enforcement responded promptly, securing the scene and identifying participants. Ten individuals were taken into custody based on eyewitness accounts and video evidence shared online.
Authorities said the incident was directly linked to an online argument that escalated into physical violence, highlighting the growing concern over digital disputes spilling over into public disorder.
The arrested persons are being held for further questioning, and a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police have urged the public to refrain from using social media platforms to incite violence.
Local law enforcement responded promptly, securing the scene and identifying participants. Ten individuals were taken into custody based on eyewitness accounts and video evidence shared online.
Authorities said the incident was directly linked to an online argument that escalated into physical violence, highlighting the growing concern over digital disputes spilling over into public disorder.
The arrested persons are being held for further questioning, and a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police have urged the public to refrain from using social media platforms to incite violence.