12 people injured in communal clashes in Ahmedabad

Over 15 people were detained and around 12 sustained injuries after communal clashes broke out in Mahavpura area of the city, police said.

The incident took place near Idagha locality where two groups of different communities indulged in stone pelting and arsoning over petty matters, they said.

Two shops, one garage, two cars, two auto rickshaws, three motorcycles were set on fire by the angry mob, police said, adding that there was communal tension in the area since last night.

Over two dozen tear gas shells were fired to control the mob.

"The clashes occurred due to internal rivalry between two groups of miscreants," DCP, Zone II, SM Katara told PTI.

Over 15 people have been detained and Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been deployed in the area, he said.

Patrolling in the area has been increased and an additional force has been deployed there, police said adding the situation is now under control.