2024-10-08: Several people were injured on Monday (7 October) after violent clashes erupted between two communities following a collision between an auto rickshaw and a motorcycle in Harihar Peth in Akola, Maharashtra. The auto-rickshaw was set on fire, prompting a stone-pelting clash between both groups. A large security force is at the site, with the situation under control, and investigating to prevent further unrest.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
