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21 Arrested After Liquor Shop Vandalism And Looting In Shivpuri
Police in Shivpuri arrested 21 people after a liquor shop was allegedly attacked.
The shop is in Amolpatha, Madhya Pradesh.
Police say the group damaged the shop and took liquor bottles.
Some bottles were also broken.
The group allegedly tried to start a fire.
A shop employee was reportedly assaulted.
Police and Excise Department workers were allegedly attacked when they arrived.
Two local elected representatives were among those arrested.
The reason for the violence is still being investigated.
Shivpuri Police arrested 21 people over alleged vandalism and looting at a licensed composite liquor shop in Amolpatha.
Those arrested include Ganeshkheda sarpanch Chhoteraja Gurjar and Amolpatha Janpad Panchayat member Dushyant Parmar.
The group allegedly damaged the shop, looted liquor bottles, broke bottles and tried to set the premises on fire.
An employee was allegedly assaulted, while police and Excise Department personnel were reportedly attacked at the scene.
All 21 suspects were sent to jail after appearing in court, while police continue investigating and conducting raids.
- Who
- Shivpuri Police arrested 21 suspects, including Ganeshkheda sarpanch Chhoteraja Gurjar and Amolpatha Janpad Panchayat member Dushyant Parmar.
- What
- The suspects allegedly vandalised and looted a licensed composite liquor shop, assaulted an employee, attacked officials and damaged an official vehicle.
- Where
- At a licensed composite liquor shop in Amolpatha, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- The article does not provide a specific date for the incident or arrests.
- Why
- The reason for the violence is not yet clear; police are investigating what triggered the dispute and each suspect’s role.
Key facts
- Arrests
- 21 people were arrested.
- Location
- Amolpatha, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Target
- A licensed composite liquor shop.
- Notable suspects
- Ganeshkheda sarpanch Chhoteraja Gurjar and Amolpatha Janpad Panchayat member Dushyant Parmar.
- Alleged actions
- Vandalism, liquor looting, bottle breaking and an attempted fire.
- Other alleged offenses
- Assaulting an employee, attacking officials, obstructing government duties and damaging an official vehicle.
- Court outcome
- All 21 suspects were produced before a court and sent to jail.
Sources
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