In the village of Padaliya, Gujarat, an alarming incident unfolded as a crowd of approximately 500 people ambushed the police and officials of the Forestry and Revenue departments on Saturday afternoon. The attack resulted in injuries to a total of 47 officers.
According to the authorities, 36 of the injured were admitted to Ambaji Civil Hospital for medical care, while 11 were referred to Palanpur Civil Hospital for further treatment. While all victims are stable, the motive behind the assault remains unclear.
Source: aajtak
Assault with Stones and Bows
Mihir Patel, the Collector of Banaskantha, reported that the attack occurred around 2:30 PM on Saturday when the joint team was engaged in planting seedlings and other forestry work in Survey Number 9 area.
Source: aajtak
The sudden onslaught involved the use of stones and bows by the mob, turning the peaceful area of Danta Taluka, just 14 kilometers from the revered Ambaji shrine, into a scene of chaos and confusion.
