Clash erupts over religious chants in Mumbai’s Malad

Last updated: March 31, 2025 9:48 am

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A scuffle broke out between members of two communities in Mumbai’s Malad Pathanwadi region on Sunday (March 30, 2025). The police have registered a case and detained one on Monday (March 31, 2025).

According to the complainant, the clash broke out when two individuals chanted “Jai Shri Ram” while carrying saffron flags during a procession of members of another community, leading to a dispute.

A clash broke out between two groups in #Mumbai‘s Malad Pathanwadi area on Sunday, according to the police. “The police have filed a case against 8-10 unidentified individuals for inciting religious sentiments,” said DCP Smita Patil. The complaint states that the dispute arose… pic.twitter.com/ZatJkwRowL
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) March 31, 2025

“The police have filed a case against 8-10 unidentified individuals for inciting religious sentiments,” DCP Smita Patil told reporters on Monday (March 31, 2025).

The Kurar police has detained one individual and is looking for others.

Published – March 31, 2025 03:12 pm IST