One killed in police firing in Navi Mumbai

March 16, 2006 13:35 IST
Last Updated: March 16, 2006 15:04 IST


One person was killed and seven were injured in a clash between two groups, prompting police to open fire to control the situation, police said on Thursday.

Several policemen also sustained injuries as the crowd pelted stones at them in Navi Mumbai.

According to police, trouble started at Ghansoli village after some 'mathadi' (porters) workers allegedly molested a local girl on Wednesday, which led to an attack by villagers on the 'mathadi workers' colony on Thursday morning.

As the crowds became unruly, police opened fire, they said, adding that a bodyguard of an official of mathadi workers' union was killed in the attack. The mob also attacked fire brigade vehicles and at least two vehicles were damaged.

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