13 Held for Violence During India's Cricket Win Celebrations in Mhow

Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with clashes in Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh after stone pelting at a rally celebrating the Indian cricket team's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy final, officials said on Monday.

- Press Trust of India

MHOW/INDORE:

Four persons sustained injuries in the incident which took place late Sunday night, Indore district collector Ashish Singh told reporters.

According to police, there were five incidents of violence in different areas of the town, located in Indore district, and three cars and several two-wheelers were attacked and set afire.

The collector said the police have so far arrested 13 persons on charges of indulging in arson and violence in Mhow town, where the situation is currently under control. Soon after getting information about the violence, police reached the spot and made efforts to restore peace in the troubled area, he said.