Section 144 imposed in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad

TIL Desk/National/Aurangabad/ The situation in Maharashtrá’s Aurangabad turned violent on Friday after a mob set fire to at least 40 shops and 110 vehicles over a minor argument. At least one person was reportedly killed from a bullet injury and 40 others were injured in the violence. Two people are said to be in a critical condition.

Section 144 has been imposed and Police have been deployed in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad after clashes broke out between two groups Friday night. Clashes broke out when the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation cut water connection in the area, owing to non-clearance of bills.

According to initial information, water connection was also cut at one of the religious places, after which things took a violent turn. Around 40 shops were gutted in the clashes, and hundreds of youths took to the streets to pelt stones, as the issue turned into a communal clash.

Police had to resort to teargas shelling to contain the situation. The clashes left many injured, including police personnel. However, the police are yet to confirm any death in the clashes.