60 Detained Following Religious Tensions and Violence in Gujarat Village After Social Media Post Controversy

Sep 26, 2025 12:11 am CST

Authorities in Gandhinagar district have detained approximately 60 individuals following violent clashes in Bahiyal village sparked by a controversial social media post. The incident, which occurred Wednesday night, resulted in damaged shops and vehicles when members of a minority community reacted to a Hindu man's post about the "I love Muhammad" trend. Police have deployed additional security forces to restore peace in the area where stone-pelting occurred between different community groups.