New Delhi

Moments after Rohit Sharma and his team triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final of the cricket Champions Trophy, celebrations erupted in many parts of the country with people bursting crackers and dancing.

In Baramulla and Jammu impromptu celebrations were held soon after the India's victory.

The most beautiful image of celebrations came from the village of Mohammad Shami, who was recently criticised by sections of a Muslim clergy for not keeping roja during Ramzan while playing for team India.

This is the scene from Mohammad Shami's home in Amroha (Uttar Pradesh)

Eid, Holi, and Diwali—all celebrations in one! 🇮🇳🎉🏆#MohammedShami #ChampionsTrophy #Shami
pic.twitter.com/4pgrIslN27

— 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗭𝗲𝗻 🏏 (@SAMYCRICK) March 9, 2025

Another interesting celebration was held in Baramulla as a group of youth burst crackers and danced soon after the victory in Dubai.

Celebrations Begin in Baramulla Old Town, #Kashmir Valley, After India's Win.#ChampionsTrophy2025 🇮🇳🫡 pic.twitter.com/R21DIPK68R

— Sajid Yousuf Shah (@TheSkandar) March 9, 2025

The only place where the celebrations generated tension was in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh where a sporadic incident of stone pelting on a mob celebrating India’s victory in Dubai led to tensions.

The festive atmosphere quickly escalated into tension among two communities as stones were pelted at the joyous crowd.

The incident occurred around 10.30 p.m. on Sunday, when a procession in the Jama Masjid area sparked a dispute over firecrackers. This quickly escalated into a confrontation, with stone-pelting spreading to several areas, including Manak Chowk, Patti Bazaar, and Market Chowk, among others.

The situation spiralled out of control when two opposing groups faced off, further intensifying the chaos. Numerous videos have emerged showing individuals from a specific community targeting jubilant cricket fans with stones. In response to the incident, a heavy police presence has been deployed to prevent further unrest.

Additional security forces have been called in to maintain control, a senior police officer told IANS over the phone.

Even with the police present, the stone-pelting persisted, reports said, and some individuals brandished weapons.

Anger boiled over, leading to the torching of shops and vehicles by miscreants. The violence was exacerbated by the use of petrol bombs, video footage, and reports revealed.

To quell the unrest, the police resorted to using mild force through lathi charges and fired tear gas shells. The violence left two houses, four shops, and a “magic” vehicle damaged. Over a dozen vehicles were set ablaze and vandalized, unconfirmed reports said.

However, the police took over and brought the situation under control. The full extent of the damage will be determined after further investigation.