Authorities in Ahmedabad demolished illegally constructed houses of six out of 14 accused involved in a mob attack at Vastral. The mob, armed with sticks and swords, vandalized vehicles and injured three people. The demolished houses were located in Amraiwadi and Khokhar localities.
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