Protests erupted in Surat, Gujarat after stones were thrown at a Lord Ganesha idol during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Police arrested six individuals involved in the stone pelting and 27 others who encouraged the incident. Tensions escalated, leading to police intervention with lathi charges and tear gas to disperse protesters. Similar incidents were reported in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting concerns about religious harmony during festive seasons.
Heavy rains have caused widespread waterlogging in Surat, Gujarat, severely disrupting daily life. The downpour, which intensified on Sunday, has led to vehicles being stranded, roads closed, and residents facing difficulties. Other parts of Gujarat, including Porbandar, Junagadh, and Devbhumi Dwarka, have also experienced significant waterlogging.
A six-storey building collapsed in Surat, Gujarat, on Saturday, resulting in the death of seven people and leaving at least six to seven more trapped in the debris. Rescue efforts by the NDRF and SDRF are ongoing.
In a remarkable achievement, prisoners serving life sentences in Lajpore Central Jail in Surat have successfully qualified in the Gujarat Board Class 12 examinations. All nine students who appeared for the exams cleared them, resulting in a 100% pass percentage for the jail. This is a significant accomplishment in the face of challenging circumstances and highlights the importance of education even in correctional facilities.
Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani from Surat has gone missing, leading to rumors of him joining the BJP. His nomination for Lok Sabha was earlier rejected, and his disappearance coincides with Mukesh Dalal’s victory from the BJP stronghold. Congress workers protested at Kumbhani’s residence, calling him a ‘people’s traitor.’ The police detained the protesters.
