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Violence breaks out in Nagpur, vehicles set ablaze

Nagpur, March 17( UNI) Police burst tear gas shells to control a mob after several vehicles were set ablaze as violence broke out in the Mahal area of Nagpur on Monday night following a dispute between two groups, sources said.
Some police officers including Deputy Commissioner of Police Nagpur Archit Chandak sustained injuries as the clashing groups pelted stones.
The sources in the Office of the Director General of Police, Maharashtra, in Mumbai said the situation was now under control.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Nagpur Archit Chandak said: "This incident occurred due to some miscommunication. Situation is under control right now. Our force here is strong. I appeal to everyone to not step out...or pelt stones. Stone pelting has taken place, so we displayed a show of force and also used tear gas".
He also said that few vehicles were set ablaze,which was doused off by calling Fire Brigade.
"A few Police personnel were injured, I too sustained a little injury in my leg during stone pelting," said Chandak.
He urged everyone to maintain peace.
"We urge everyone to maintain peace...Do not trust rumours...Do not disturb law and order & support Police. We are taking legal action," the DCP added. UNI AAA SSP
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