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One person killed during clashes over proposed demolition of shrine in Gujarat

A civilian was killed and some policemen injured during clashes over the proposed demolition of a shrine at Junagadh in Gujarat on June 16.

The police said that the Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) had given notice to Geban Shah Masjid near Majewadi gate on June 14 stating that it had to show relevant documents to the JMC within five days regarding the land and the building.

Upset by the notice, nearly 500 people gathered near Majewadi gate on Friday, police said, adding that the mob began throwing stones at them.

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