A day after violence, uneasy calm pervades Lakhimpur Kheri
3 years, 2 months ago

A day after violence, uneasy calm pervades Lakhimpur Kheri

India Today  

An uneasy calm prevailed in Lakhimpur Kheri on Monday, a day after eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violent clashes during a farmers'' protest. About the incident, Dharambir Singh and Jarnail Singh Kale from Uttarakhand''s Udham Singh Nagar district said, “Farmers were protesting peacefully that day. Post-mortem of three BJP workers identified as Hariom, Shyam Sundar and Shubham Mishra, all from Kheri district, and a local scribe Raman Kasyap was carried out late on Sunday night. Four of the dead were farmers, allegedly knocked down by vehicles driven by BJP workers travelling to welcome Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.

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With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates
2 weeks, 3 days ago

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates

Live Mint  

Farmers' Delhi Chalo march will resume today i.e. The Delhi Chalo march will reume today after Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated on Friday that if the government did not engage in talks, they would continue the march. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher expressed his disappointment and said that the central government is unwilling to engage in talks with …

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: SC Seek Ashish Mishra's Reply To Allegations Of Threatening Witnesses
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: SC Seek Ashish Mishra's Reply To Allegations Of Threatening Witnesses

ABP News  

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought Ashish Mishra's reply to allegations of threatening witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case in which 5 persons were killed in October 2021, when vehicles of his convoy allegedly ran over a group of farmers who were protesting against the farm laws. Ashish Mishra was granted bail by the Supreme Court …

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials
4 months ago

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata writes to PM Modi for central law on sex assault, speedy trials

The Hindu  

As the Central Bureau of Investigation approached a court in Kolkata seeking permission to conduct polygraph tests on former principal of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Kumar Ghosh and four other doctors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a central legislation for speedy justice in cases of …

From Assembly to streets, Congress raises law and order issue in Chhattisgarh
5 months ago

From Assembly to streets, Congress raises law and order issue in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

Expressing concerns over the “escalating law and order issue in Chhattisgarh”, the Opposition Congress party staged a street protest in capital Raipur while concurrently tabling an adjournment motion over the subject in the State Assembly on Wednesday. Raising last month’s Arang incident in which three cattle transporters died after being chased by a bunch of youth and the Balodabazar arson …

3 policemen injured as protest over power cuts turns violent in Bengal’s Malda
5 months ago

3 policemen injured as protest over power cuts turns violent in Bengal’s Malda

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Five people, including three police personnel, were injured in a clash between a mob and the West Bengal Police on Thursday, following protests over frequent power disruptions in Malda district, people aware of the matter said. The incident took place at Enayetpur in Malda’s Manikchak area in which the Manikchak police station circle inspector sustained injuries following an attack …

Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help
5 months, 1 week ago

Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help

India TV News  

Manipur-based Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum on Saturday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and expressed grave concerns regarding the alleged heavy-handed actions against Kuki-Zo village volunteers by central agencies amid ongoing ethnic conflicts. The letter condemned various incidents, particularly in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, where it was reported that central security forces allegedly assaulted seven Kuki women and …

Haryana Police's big move against farmers involved in violence during protest: 'Will cancel…'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Police's big move against farmers involved in violence during protest: 'Will cancel…'

Hindustan Times  

In a significant action against the ongoing farmers' protest, the Haryana Police has decided to cancel the passports and visas of those protesters involved in violence and who damaged public properties along the Punjab-Haryana border. DSP, Ambala, Joginder Sharma Deputy superintendent of police, Ambala, Joginder Sharma said the cops have identified those involved in violence coming to Haryana from Punjab …

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal

The Hindu  

The BJP began a two-day dharna in Kolkata to protest against the alleged worsening of law and order situation in West Bengal and atrocities on villagers by ruling TMC leaders in trouble-torn Sandeshkhali region. Several incidents of land grab and sexual abuse in Sandeshkhali are glaring examples of such a situation in the state," West Bengal BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya …

Farmers protest: Internet ban imposed in 2 Punjab districts from Feb 28 to March 1
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest: Internet ban imposed in 2 Punjab districts from Feb 28 to March 1

India TV News  

Mobile internet services were banned in Punjab's Patiala and Sangrur from February 28 to March 1 amid the ongoing farmers protest. Image Source : INDIA TVAn official statement on the internet ban in Punjab Internet suspended in Haryana Earlier, the government of Harayana imposed a ban on internet services and bulk SMS in Ambala Sadar, Panjokhra and Naggal regions of …

2 protests a day keep Chandigarh Police on toes through the year
10 months ago

2 protests a day keep Chandigarh Police on toes through the year

Hindustan Times  

Capital of two states, the Union territory of Chandigarh emerged as the prime location for demonstrations in 2023. Farmers blocking traffic movement at Jaloli toll plaza in Panchkula on Thursday to protest the use of police force against farmers at Khanauri A staggering 883 protests, ranging from small to large, unfolded throughout the year — equivalent to at least two …

DC Edit | Govt must act swiftly to resolve farmers’ issues
10 months ago

DC Edit | Govt must act swiftly to resolve farmers’ issues

Deccan Chronicle  

The unfortunate death of a young farmer in clashes with police on Wednesday is another instance indicating how the ad hoc administrative measures taken by the Union government to silence him and his comrades who seek redress of their grievances are unlikely to succeed. The Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana witnessed tense situations where farmers in their thousands tried …

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10
10 months ago

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders put on hold the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days after a 21-year-old protester was killed and 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri, one of the two Punjab-Haryana interstate border points which have become protest sites for the farmers attempting to reach New Delhi. The death of the protesting farmers has exacerbated the already tense …

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana
10 months ago

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana

The Hindu  

I A 21-year-old farmer was killed on Wednesday as protesting farmers made a fresh attempt to resume their march to Delhi from Punjab, where they have been camping for the last nine days. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a police case would be registered after the postmortem of Shubhkaran Singh and action taken against those found responsible. Discussion on …

India Today journalist defends violence by protesting 'farmers', tries to justify attacks on 26 Jan 2021 at Red Fort
10 months ago

India Today journalist defends violence by protesting 'farmers', tries to justify attacks on 26 Jan 2021 at Red Fort

Op India  

On 16th February, India Today’s executive editor, Preeti Choudhary, was seen putting a lot of effort during the “Democratic Newsroom” program to defend violence by the “farmer protestors”. On 16th February, they were discussing the farmer protests when Choudhary defended the violence by the “protestors” on 26th January 2021 when they entered Delhi and hoisted alien flags on Red Fort. …

What Is Sandeshkhali Incident Over Which BJP, TMC Have Locked Horns? Explained
10 months, 1 week ago

What Is Sandeshkhali Incident Over Which BJP, TMC Have Locked Horns? Explained

ABP News  

Women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali have been protesting for more than one week over alleged incidents of atrocities committed against them by Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh and his aides. Amid the uproar over the alleged events, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday passed an order setting aside the promulgation of Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, and told the …

Farmers' protest: Haryana govt extends suspension of mobile internet services till February 15
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest: Haryana govt extends suspension of mobile internet services till February 15

India TV News  

Farmers' protest: The Haryana government extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts for an additional two days until February 15, in view of the ongoing farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. Notably, farmers are marching towards Delhi demanding a law on Minimum Support Price for crops, farm loan waiver and the implementation of Swaminathan Commission recommendations …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC extends interim bail to Ashish Mishra
10 months, 1 week ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC extends interim bail to Ashish Mishra

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim bail granted to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence which claimed eight lives. On September 18, the top court relieved the Special Investigation Team formed in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri case, saying it has completed its probe and submitted a charge sheet in …

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points

Hindustan Times  

More than 200 farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have organised a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the Centre to accept several demands. Farmers hold 'Delhi Chalo' protest in the national capital Three central ministers - food and consumer affairs minister Piyush Goyal, agriculture minister Arjun Munda and minister of state for home affairs …

Loss of lives, damage to property in Haldwani violence very worrying: Mayawati
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Loss of lives, damage to property in Haldwani violence very worrying: Mayawati

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said on February 10 that the loss of lives and damage to property in violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa in Uttarakhand's Haldwani is very worrying. In a post in Hindi on X, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said: "The violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani and the loss of lives …

Indian town sets a curfew and orders police to shoot violators after deadly clashes over a mosque
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian town sets a curfew and orders police to shoot violators after deadly clashes over a mosque

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Authorities in a northern Indian town imposed an indefinite curfew and ordered police to shoot violators after clashes over the construction of a Muslim seminary and a mosque left at least five people dead and more than 150 injured, officials said Friday. The violence Thursday also led authorities to shut down internet services and schools in Haldwani, …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Police Protection To Family Allegedly Receiving Threat From BJP MP Kirron Kher
1 year ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Police Protection To Family Allegedly Receiving Threat From BJP MP Kirron Kher

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh Police to protect, for a week, a family who is allegedly receiving threats from BJP MP Kirron Kher.Justice Anoop Chitkara said, “Thus, in the facts and circumstances peculiar to this case, it shall be appropriate that the concerned Superintendent of Police and the concerned SHO provide appropriate protection to the …

Police detain 3 accused in Karni Sena chief murder case
1 year ago

Police detain 3 accused in Karni Sena chief murder case

Live Mint  

In a joint operation with the Rajasthan Police, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended three individuals, including the primary suspects Rohit Rathore and Nitin Fauji, in connection with the Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi murder case. As reported by ANI, citing Delhi Police, “Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi murder case | In a joint operation with Rajasthan Police, Crime Branch of Delhi Police …

Two cops suspended after Karni Sena chief's killing in Jaipur
1 year ago

Two cops suspended after Karni Sena chief's killing in Jaipur

India Today  

Two Rajasthan Police officials were suspended a day after Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead by three people in Jaipur. Rajasthan Police suspended Station House Officer Manish Gupta and constable Mahesh on Wednesday. Members of the Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday staged protests in several cities of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Indore and …

Karni Sena chief's murder: Centre to send paramilitary forces to maintain peace in Rajasthan
1 year ago

Karni Sena chief's murder: Centre to send paramilitary forces to maintain peace in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Karni Sena chief's murder: Markets were closed in Jaipur and some other Rajasthan districts and protesters blocked roads and stopped trains on Wednesday after a bandh call by the Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena over the killing of its chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. Karni Sena's statewide protest Karni Sena responded with a call for a Rajasthan bandh on Wednesday, protesting the …

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Permits Son of Union Home Minister for State to Stay in Delhi
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: SC Permits Son of Union Home Minister for State to Stay in Delhi

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday partially modified bail conditions of Ashish Mishra, who is out on interim bail in connection with the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit and stay in the national Capital. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta allowed the application moved by the son of Union Home Minister for State considering the facts …

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Stringent social media monitoring to address Haryana violence’, says Anil Vij

Live Mint  

Speaking on Haryana violence, state home minister Anil Vij said that the government has formed a special committee which includes the members from the IT Cell. During the protest, the organizations submitted a memorandum to the President, the Governor of Haryana, and the Chief Minister, urging them to take stringent action against the perpetrators responsible for the Nuh violence. Earlier …

Making a riot: The Hindu Editorial on the communal clashes in Haryana
1 year, 4 months ago

Making a riot: The Hindu Editorial on the communal clashes in Haryana

The Hindu  

At a time when the tremors of ethnic clashes in Manipur have not yet settled, communal clashes in Haryana, in regions abutting the national capital, claimed six lives this week. Tension had been building up for days, beginning with a Bajrang Dal member and self-styled cow vigilante uploading videos on social media platforms, announcing that he and his team would …

Nuh Violence: Gurugram offices go WFH, Internet ban extended till August 5
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh Violence: Gurugram offices go WFH, Internet ban extended till August 5

Live Mint  

Haryana Nuh Violence: The situation remains critical in sub-divisions of Gurugram after communal violence erupted between a group of young men and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad during a religious procession on Monday in the Nuh district of Haryana that claimed six lives and left more than 20 police personnel injured. Nuh Violence: Here are top 10 updates on Gurugram situation …

Nuh violence Updates |176 people arrested, 78 taken into preventive detention so far: Haryana ACS (Home)
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence Updates |176 people arrested, 78 taken into preventive detention so far: Haryana ACS (Home)

India TV News  

An additional chief judicial magistrate of Nuh and her three-year-old daughter had a narrow escape when their car was attacked and set on fire by a mob during the attack on a religious procession in the district, an FIR has revealed. Anjali Jain, the additional chief judicial magistrate, and her daughter had to run for their lives on Monday, as …

Haryana violence | Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests in various parts of Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana violence | Vishwa Hindu Parishad plans protests in various parts of Delhi

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal on Wednesday called protests at 23 locations in the national capital to mark their protest against the communal violence that had taken place in Nuh, Palwal and Gurugram districts of Haryana, which left six dead. While most of the protests organised by the VHP were peaceful, huge demonstrations were called at the …

Haryana Violence: SC Directs Centre to Ensure 'No Hate Speech' in Delhi Rallies; Khattar Appeals for Peace
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana Violence: SC Directs Centre to Ensure 'No Hate Speech' in Delhi Rallies; Khattar Appeals for Peace

News 18  

Violence in Haryana’s Nuh Updates: A flag march was conducted by Rapid Action Force in Gururgam’s Badshahpur early on Wednesday as tensions continue in the National Capital Region amid reports of arson in sector 70, where several roadside shops were set on fire by an angry mob. “Twenty companies of central forces have been deployed in Haryana, with 14 of …

Nuh violence: Ensure CCTV surveillance and no hate speech during VHP's protest, orders Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: Ensure CCTV surveillance and no hate speech during VHP's protest, orders Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court directed on Wednesday the Centre as well as concerned state governments to deploy additional forces and install CCTV cameras to ensure no violence takes place in Delhi and neighbouring regions during VHP and Bajrang Dal's protest marches over the communal clashes in Haryana's Nuh. The top court passed the order after senior advocate C U Singh, appearing …

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: SC issues notices to Haryana, Delhi and UP govts amid protests, next hearing on August 4

India TV News  

Amid protest marches and demonstrations being organised against the violence in Haryana's Nuh, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and governments. Protests by VHP, Bajrang Dal Meanwhile, Members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday staged protests in several parts of the national capital against the violence that broke out in the Nuh …

Haryana violence: Police targeted, forced to flee yatra in Nuh; cyber crime station attacked
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana violence: Police targeted, forced to flee yatra in Nuh; cyber crime station attacked

Hindustan Times  

More than 500 policemen were deployed at Nalhar and Badkali Chowk in Nuh district for a shobha yatra by Hindu groups on Monday, and after the processions were attacked allegedly by Muslim groups, the police personnel were forced to flee, often ditching their uniform in order to escape unscathed, the officers said on Tuesday. Separately, a group of nearly 300 …

Haryana unrest: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram, mob burns shops | Top Updates
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana unrest: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram, mob burns shops | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

Despite the assurance from the administration that the law and order situation in Gurugram was under control, a mob set ablaze shops and food stalls in Sector 70 area in a fresh case of communal violence. A mob set ablaze shops and food stalls in Gurugram's Sector 70 “Some youths were trying to create ruckus in the market and chanting …

India’s northern Haryana state tense after 5 killed in communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s northern Haryana state tense after 5 killed in communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims

Associated Press  

NUH, India — Indian authorities imposed a curfew, suspended internet service and deployed thousands of paramilitary forces Tuesday to parts of northern Haryana state after deadly communal clashes spread to Gurugram, a city just outside the capital, New Delhi. The violence began Monday afternoon when Hindus and Muslims clashed with each other in Haryana’s Nuh district during a religious procession …

Haryana violence August 1 updates | NCPCR seeks inquiry into children’s involvement in stone pelting
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana violence August 1 updates | NCPCR seeks inquiry into children’s involvement in stone pelting

The Hindu  

A mob attacked a mosque in Gurugram and killed its naib imam, taking the toll in the violence that erupted over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in Nuh district to five, police said on August 1. Authorities imposed a curfew in Nuh where many others were injured on Monday, as Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij claimed …

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asked officials to examine the request of a Congress MLA to withdraw cases against "innocent" youths and students, who were arrested under "false cases" in connection with protests and riots in the city's DJ Halli and KG Halli, Shivamogga and Hubballi among other places. "It has been requested that innocent youths and students have …

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Parliament was disrupted for a third day Monday by opposition protests over ethnic clashes in a remote northeastern state in which more than 130 people have been killed since May. Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur …

Manipur violence highlights: ‘Accused should be hanged,’ says Union minister Ramdas Athawale
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur violence highlights: ‘Accused should be hanged,’ says Union minister Ramdas Athawale

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Members of various organisations holding a placard take part in a protest against the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, in Bengaluru Manipur violence news highlights: The distressing video from Manipur continues to make waves as the nation is shaken by the May 4 incident where two women from the Kuki community were paraded naked in broad daylight by a …

Manipur violence highlights: All four accused remanded to 11-day police custody, reports cite police
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur violence highlights: All four accused remanded to 11-day police custody, reports cite police

Hindustan Times  

Manipur violence highlights: The incident of two women being paraded naked by a mob of men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district shook the nation when a 26-second video of the same went viral on Wednesday, almost 77 days after it took place. Following widespread outrage across the country and among political parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media before the …

Manipur Violence | Mobs clash with security forces in Imphal; attempts at torching houses of BJP leaders
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur Violence | Mobs clash with security forces in Imphal; attempts at torching houses of BJP leaders

The Hindu  

At least two civilians were injured in Imphal after the Rapid Action Force fired rubber bullets and tear gas on a mob of 1,000 that attempted arson in the city’s Palace Compound area on June 16. The RAF also dispersed another mob of around 300 that tried to vandalise Minister Thongam Biswajit’s house in Thongju late into the night. Mobs …

At least 9 killed in ethnic clashes in India's northeast, where 100 have died in month of violence
1 year, 6 months ago

At least 9 killed in ethnic clashes in India's northeast, where 100 have died in month of violence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rival ethnic groups fired at …

At least 9 killed in ethnic clashes in India’s northeast, where 100 have died in month of violence
1 year, 6 months ago

At least 9 killed in ethnic clashes in India’s northeast, where 100 have died in month of violence

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Rival ethnic groups fired at each other in new violence in India’s remote northeast that left at least nine people dead and some injured, officials said Wednesday. Security forces rushed to Khamenlok village in Manipur state’s Kangpokpi district after clashes broke out Tuesday night between the Kuki and Meitei communities, said L. Sushindro, a state government minister. …

36 held for Kolhapur unrest as city limps back to normalcy
1 year, 6 months ago

36 held for Kolhapur unrest as city limps back to normalcy

The Hindu  

The Kolhapur police have arrested 36 persons, including three minors, in connection with the unrest in Kolhapur city over ‘objectionable’ social media messages reportedly glorifying Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and 18th C. Mysore state ruler Tipu Sultan even as the city limped back to normalcy on Thursday. Superintendent of Police Mahendra Pandit said three criminal cases in three different police stations …

36 held for Kolhapur unrest as city limps back to normalcy
1 year, 6 months ago

36 held for Kolhapur unrest as city limps back to normalcy

The Hindu  

The Kolhapur police have arrested 36 persons, including three minors, in connection with the unrest in Kolhapur city over ‘objectionable’ social media messages reportedly glorifying Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and 18th C. Mysore state ruler Tipu Sultan even as the city limped back to normalcy on Thursday. Superintendent of Police Mahendra Pandit said three criminal cases in three different police stations …

Manipur: 'Normalcy returning, no incident of violence in last 24 hrs,' says Security adviser to govt
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur: 'Normalcy returning, no incident of violence in last 24 hrs,' says Security adviser to govt

India TV News  

The security adviser to state government Kuldiep Singh said on Saturday said there was no incident of violence in Manipur as of now and the state was "completely peaceful". As part of the state's confidence-building measures, the Union home minister spent last week in the state for four days and met with everyone. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur after …

Manipur’s violence-hit Churachandpur returning to normalcy
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur’s violence-hit Churachandpur returning to normalcy

The Hindu  

After witnessing violence for two consecutive days, Manipur’s Churachandpur district on April 30 showed signs of returning to normalcy after additional security forces sent from other parts of the State were withdrawn on the previous evening. People were Local people were The protests were against a drive to evict villagers from reserve forest areas, which turned violent on Friday and …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case | SC says will keep a close watch on trial’s progress
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case | SC says will keep a close watch on trial’s progress

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 24 orally said day-to-day hearings in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings case in the Sessions Court may affect the pace of other pending cases before the trial judge. The prosecution case is that an SUV allegedly belonging to Mishra’s convoy mowed down farmers protesting controversial agricultural laws in a rally at Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar …

Uttarakhand: Cops among 4 held over suspicion of beating tribal man to death
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand: Cops among 4 held over suspicion of beating tribal man to death

Hindustan Times  

Two policemen and as many forest officials have been detained for allegedly beating a 23-year-old tribal man to death in Uttarakhand’s Munsiyari. Without informing his family members, they took him to a nearby community health centre where doctors declared him dead.” Narendra Pant, a local police officer, said they stopped Dharmendra Singh’s vehicle after they were informed about timber smuggling …

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