Darbars, bharwads clash; two dead

Rajkot | Friday | 14th July, 2017

Summary:

When they reached Gopaldham temple near Halvad Marketing Yard, a group of bharwads allegedly pelted stones at them. RAJKOT: Dhrangadhra town of Surendranagar district was on the boil on Thursday after bitter clashes broke out between the darbars (kshatriya community) and bharwads (traditional cattle grazers), which left two persons dead and at least three injured. In the clashes, Rana Shiyal , 45, a resident of Go lasan village near Halvad, died. The darbars regrouped and violence broke out near the temple where nearly 25-30 vehicles were vandalized and set ablaze, police said. Situation is under control but very tense," Meghani said.Morbi police was rushed to Halvad and the situation was brought under control..