Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): Two days after a communal clash broke out near Jama Masjid in MP's Mhow, some miscreants allegedly set godown afire in the same area on Wednesday late night.
The godown was located near Navyug Supari Center (Chhagan Pan Wala) in the Jama Masjid area, where they set fire late at night, causing panic among locals.
Notably, on Sunday night, stone-pelting and violence broke out between two groups in Mhow following India’s victory in the Champions Trophy 2025. The situation escalated as the two groups started thrashing each other and vandalising property, leading to arson and fire in different parts of the area.
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A video from the scene shows firefighters trying to douse the flames while police officers supervise the operation.
Smoke was seen rising from the site as locals gathered around. Authorities assured that strict action will be taken against those involved in the incident.
According to information, the incident occurred around 2:30 AM, prompting an immediate response from the fire brigade and police.
The fire broke out in a godown attached to the house of Raju Chaurasia, who runs a lassi shop in the area.
As the flames spread, locals noticed the blaze and alerted authorities. The fire brigade quickly arrived at the spot and managed to control the fire before it could spread further.
SDOP Dilip Singh Chaudhary and police forces reached the location to oversee the situation and investigate the cause of the fire. Officials have launched an inquiry to identify the miscreants responsible for the act.
