Madhya Pradesh: Violence erupts in several districts during Milad-un-Nabi procession

Violence erupted in at least three districts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday during the procession held on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.

Violence erupted in several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday during the procession held on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Incidents of violence were reported in Dhar, Barwani, and Jabalpur.

Police used lathi-charge and lobbed teargas shells after some persons reportedly threw firecrackers and stones at them in Jabalpur city. The incident occurred in Machhali Bazaar locality when people were gathering for prayers to mark Milad-un-Nabi.