Padmaavat release: Cops detain 41 people as violence erupts in Ahmedabad

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Padmaavat release: Cops detain 41 people as violence erupts in Ahmedabad
Padmaavat release: Cops detain 41 people as violence erupts in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad : The Ahmedabad Police have detained nothing less than 41 people for their alleged involvement in violence in the city in connection with the release of controversial movie 'Padmaavat'.

"Incidents take place at three-four locations simultaneously. Police managed to stop protesters from entering multiplexes and malls. 48 people were picked up last night from various locations under act of rioting. Key conspirators identified after interrogation, four FIRs registered", AK Singh, Commissioner of Police (CP), Ahmedabad told news agency ANI.

On Tuesday, cops had detained nearly 16 people, after a frenzied mob went on a rampage outside Himalaya Mall in the city to protest against the release of 'Padmaavat'.

The shops were vandalised and vehicles parked outside were gutted into fire.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat' starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will finally be released on January 25.

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