Vadodara Clash: Eyewitnesses Share Ordeal Of How Stones Were Hurled; 'It was Pre-planned'

After reports of communal clashes in Gujarat's Vodara started doing rounds, Republic's crew reached ground zero to talk to residents on Tuesday, October 25. In conversation with channel, eyewitnesses revealed how amid Diwali celebrations, 'stones were pelted and petrol bombs were hurled'.

"It was pre-planned"

"se kids, y were burning crackers and all of a sudden street lights went off. Not just stones, but also petrol bombs were thrown this way. y came this far, this is my house. You can see marks on walls. I live here alone, but fortunately, all my relatives were here. y came running. In order to save me, y h to come. 10-15 people dared, and opposed m," one of eyewitnesses said. 

Anor eyewitness reiterated claim, saying, "y h it all fully planned. y have planned to spark a clash, and escalate it into a riot. It was Diwali, entire area was clogged for past three days."

Vodara violence: CCTV footage accessed

incident was reported at around 12:45 am in Panigate area, post which Vodara police arrived at spot and began patrolling. While y were carrying out combing operations, petrol bombs were hurled at convoy. Republic has accessed CCTV footage, which showed miscreants attacking police vehicle. However, officials swung into action and brought situation under control. 

Initially investigating case, police detained over 19 people based on footage before handing over case to  crime branch for a detailed investigation. Forensic teams have collected samples, and are ascertaining what explosives and materials were used.