Clash between two groups in Mumbai, 5 arrested

Mumbai, Jan 22  Tension erupted between two groups in Maharashtra Thane district area of Naya Nagar on Mira Road adjacent to Mumbai on Sunday night as a mob of over 50 people allegedly vandalised vehicles plying with the 'Jai Shree Ram' flag.
Naya Nagar Police registered a case against six accused and arrested them. According to the information received by the police officials, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday.
"Some people travelling in 3–4 vehicles were raising slogans. An argument with the people of another community broke out, and consequently, crowds from both communities gathered," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jayant Bajbale.
After receiving word of the incident, police immediately reached the spot and took the miscreants into custody.
"Given the incident, a large number of police forces were deployed in the area. Currently, the situation has been brought under control, and a flag march was conducted to maintain peace in the area," said DCP Jayant Bajbale.
The police have appealed to the residents of Mira Road not to pay attention to rumours. Further investigation into the matter is underway.