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Communal Tension Erupts in Udaipur After Muslim student stabbed his Hindu classmate

Udaipur's Madhuban area descended into violence after a Muslim student stabbed his Hindu classmate, sparking protests, vandalism, and a police crackdown.

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Communal Tension Erupts in Udaipur After Muslim student stabbed his Hindu classmate

Udaipur's Madhuban area was thrown into chaos on Thursday after a class 10 Muslim student stabbed his Hindu classmate, Devraj, at a government school.

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The incident sparked immediate unrest, with Hindu right-wing groups gathering in protest. The situation quickly escalated as the protesters vandalized a nearby shopping mall, set fire to three cars, and pelted stones.

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As tensions boiled over, Udaipur police were forced to intervene with a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and restore order. Authorities also imposed Section 144, prohibiting large gatherings in the area to prevent further violence.

Devraj, the injured student, is currently in the ICU under observation, according to District Collector Arvind Poswal. The accused minor, who had initially fled the scene, has since been detained by the police.

The situation remains tense, with security forces maintaining a strong presence in the area to prevent further unrest.

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