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"Both groups were whipping up emotions in the Koregaon Bhima area at least three or four days before the January 1 celebrations. "As of now, I cannot say or pinpoint how the violence broke out at Koregaon Bhima and Sanaswadi. Haque said the situation was now normal in Koregaon Bhima and other villages. Police have also obtained CCTV footage from commercial establishments at Sanaswadi and Koregaon Bhima to identify those who created trouble in the villages along the Pune-Ahmednagar highway. Shops are reopening in the villages," he said.However, a strong police presence is still being maintained in Sanaswadi, Koregaon Bhima, Vadhu Budruk and other neighbouring villages.The 25 arrests were made in connection with vandalism and rioting..