Protest turns violent in Singrauli over minor’s murder:Mob attacks police station, hurls petrol bombs and torches vehicle; cops fire tear gas

In Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, a mob attacked Morwa police station while protesting the murder of a 15-year-old boy. The situation escalated around 7 PM when stone-pelting began, prompting police to fire tear gas and carry out a lathi-charge. Some miscreants in the crowd also hurled petrol bombs at the police station. Following the violence, heavy police deployment was made across the area, with administrative officials monitoring the situation on the ground. Around 10 PM, the mob set a car on fire near the accused’s house. Amid the tension, Singrauli MLA Ramniwas Shah reached the spot to meet the victims. Pictures related to the incident Pelted stones around 6-7 PM. Tried to hit the police with sticks. Murder committed by friends over cigarette dispute Collector said – situation currently under control Gaurav Bainal stated, The situation is currently under control. SDM and other senior officials are present at the spot and are trying to calm the atmosphere by talking to local people. Tear gas shells have been used to control the crowd. Police engaged in identifying miscreants SP Manish Khatri said that some people were trying to damage the police’s riot control vehicle, due to which the police had to fire some tear gas shells. No casualties have been reported. He said that the situation is currently under control. Talks are being held with the aggrieved party through local public representatives. Police are also scanning footage from nearby CCTV cameras to identify those involved in the disturbance.