A damaged police vehicle at Doswada village in Tapi
The mob, majority of them tribals, opposing what is being touted as the ‘world’s biggest zinc smelter complex’ started pelting stones during the hearing arranged by Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB).
Reports suggested that at least five policemen were injured in stone pelting.
"People opposing the public hearing got agitated after which they turned violent and forced us to lob teargas shells. Two policemen sustained minor injuries and a police vehicle was damaged," said sub-inspector Rajesh Vasava of Songadh police station.
Tapi district superintendent of police (DSP), Sujata Majmudar said, "When the crowd was dispersing, somebody started throwing stones at policemen after which we fire teargas shells. The situation was brought under control.”