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KHEDA & PETLAD, INDIA, July 13, 2002: While peace prevailed in most of the state, it was central Gujarat that witnessed communal flare-ups on the day of the Jagannath Rath Yatra. Both Kheda and Petlad towns witnessed pitched battles between the Muslim and Hindu communities on Friday night and the situation was tense even on Saturday, as a curfew continued in Kheda. “There were several people who came out on the streets to see what was happening. Some irate youngsters participating in the procession might have used derogatory slogans or gestures that led to stone pelting,” said Anand District Superintendent of police B.D.Vaghela.

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