Rinku Sharma Death: Police Still Probing Murder Angle But Right-Wing Groups Stoke Communal Fears in Mangolpuri
3 years, 10 months ago

Rinku Sharma Death: Police Still Probing Murder Angle But Right-Wing Groups Stoke Communal Fears in Mangolpuri

The Quint  

A similar pattern of calling for violence and communal speeches by Hindutva groups was seen after the murder of Ankit Saxena in 2018 and Nikita Tomar’s murder in October 2020 — in both cases the victim was a Hindu and the accused a Muslim. After Saxena’s death, his friends and family had appealed for peace and urged to not paint the matter in communal colours, while after Nikita’s death, violence had erupted in Ballabhgarh, where right-wing groups protested against Nikita’s stalking-murder, which they claimed was a larger ‘Love Jihad’ conspiracy by Muslims. Now, one may argue that social media justice campaigns are often used to amplify outrage after a heinous crime, but what justifies calls for violence against a community that stokes communal fears on the ground? After the Hathras incident, UP Police arrested Kerala journalist Siddiqui Kappan and three others and charged them with serious crimes, including sedition and UAPA allegedly for conspiring to stir caste and communal tensions after the rape and death of a 19-year-old Dalit girl.

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Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court
19 hours, 2 minutes ago

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: The Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday. Youths from both communities have since been posting inflammatory content, particularly on Instagram, glorifying the murderers of both communities and inciting communal tensions. In …

Bangladesh: Islamists kill Hindu journalist, politicians in the name of 'anti-government' protests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Islamists kill Hindu journalist, politicians in the name of 'anti-government' protests

Op India  

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In Modi’s India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election
8 months, 1 week ago

In Modi’s India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election

Associated Press  

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Nuh violence: State Rights body to probe ‘police negligence’ in death of activist
1 year, 3 months ago

Nuh violence: State Rights body to probe ‘police negligence’ in death of activist

The Hindu  

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated a probe into allegations of police negligence in the death of a Bajrang Dal activist, Pradeep Sharma, and others during the recent communal violence in the State’s Nuh district. The HHRC said it had taken up the case based on a complaint from a Jharkhand-based advocate, who alleged that several deaths in the …

Nuh violence: FIR against 3 'influencers', 2,300 social media videos under cop lens
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: FIR against 3 'influencers', 2,300 social media videos under cop lens

India Today  

The Nuh police have registered three FIRs against three people over their inflammatory social media posts that triggered the violence in the district earlier this week. Of the 10 FIRs filed by the Nuh police, three were booked against one Shahid, Aadil Khan Mannaka, and a social media account named 'Shayar Guru Ghantal'. An investigation by India Today's Open Source …

OPINION | NUH: HOW VIDEOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FANNED VIOLENCE
1 year, 4 months ago

OPINION | NUH: HOW VIDEOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FANNED VIOLENCE

India TV News  

Though the embers of communal violence in Nuh are dying down, questions are being raised by some politicians about why people belonging to a certain community are being arrested. Muslims constitute 80 per cent of the population in Nuh, and yet a Muslim family saved a Hindu family during the riots. Fake rumours circulated on social media by anti-social elements …

Nuh Violence Social Media Post Monu Manesar Hindu Muslim Communal Tension Riot Twitter YouTube ABP Live English News
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh Violence Social Media Post Monu Manesar Hindu Muslim Communal Tension Riot Twitter YouTube ABP Live English News

ABP News  

Social media could be a lot of things. Now, a day before, self-proclaimed 'gau-rakshak' Monu Manesar posted a video on social media, claiming that he would join the ‘Yatra’ and called for the participation of his followers in huge numbers. To prevent communal tensions in Nuh District & nearby areas, Gurugram District Administration urges everyone to refrain from posting content …

Here is how Islamists, liberals, and the media falsely blamed Hindus for the violence in Akola
1 year, 7 months ago

Here is how Islamists, liberals, and the media falsely blamed Hindus for the violence in Akola

Op India  

Arbaaz Khan was arrested on Saturday, May 21, for inciting a riot in the Akola district of Maharashtra in which one person was killed and 10 others were injured. Arbaaz Khan’s arrest has come as a massive punch in the face of the left media, Islamists, and liberals who were busy spreading fake news and blaming Hindus for the Islamist …

Siddique Kappan Case- "Everyone Has Right To Free Expression", Supreme Court Asks UP Govt How Seeking "Justice For Hathras Girl" Is A Crime
2 years, 3 months ago

Siddique Kappan Case- "Everyone Has Right To Free Expression", Supreme Court Asks UP Govt How Seeking "Justice For Hathras Girl" Is A Crime

Live Law  

While hearing journalist Siddique Kappan's bail plea, the Supreme Court was unconvinced about the argument of the State of Uttar Pradesh that the documents allegedly seized from him were of provocative nature.After noting that the documents were pamphlets calling for protests to seek justice for Hathras victim, the bench led by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit said that every …

Two theories about Praveen Nettaru’s murder emerge: Kanhaiya Lal connection to retaliation for death of one Masood and agencies ignoring security concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

Two theories about Praveen Nettaru’s murder emerge: Kanhaiya Lal connection to retaliation for death of one Masood and agencies ignoring security concerns

Op India  

Praveen Nettaru, a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha member, was hacked to death on July 26 by unknown assailants. Hindu activists and BJP workers surrounded BJP state party president Nalin Kumar Kateel’s car and heckled him as they protested Praveen Nettaru’s murder, demanding answers from senior party leaders. Govt will form a commando force with special training, intelligence, ammunition, resources to …

In India's Bitter Politics, Who Pays the Price for Hate Spread By the Powerful?
2 years, 5 months ago

In India's Bitter Politics, Who Pays the Price for Hate Spread By the Powerful?

The Quint  

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Times of India thinks VHP, Bajrang Dal, helping those who get death threats for supporting Nupur Sharma could 'escalate tension'
2 years, 5 months ago

Times of India thinks VHP, Bajrang Dal, helping those who get death threats for supporting Nupur Sharma could 'escalate tension'

Op India  

The nation is going through a tumultuous period with Islamists getting emboldened and issuing threats to anyone who does not conform to their worldview. One has to remember that when Kanhaiya Lal was getting death threats, the Rajasthan police refused to file a case and instead, made him get into a “settlement” with the Islamists. On the first page of …

Centre asks social media firms to remove content justifying Udaipur beheading
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre asks social media firms to remove content justifying Udaipur beheading

Firstpost  

Kanhaiya Lal, a resident of Udaipur in Rajasthan, was killed on Tuesday by two cleaver-wielding men, Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, who posted a grisly video of the crime online claiming responsibility for the murder New Delhi: Social media platforms need to remove content that encourages, glorifies or justifies brutal murder in Udaipur, the ministry of electronics and IT said …

Media 'secularises' the beheading of Kanhaiya Lal by Islamists in Udaipur
2 years, 5 months ago

Media 'secularises' the beheading of Kanhaiya Lal by Islamists in Udaipur

Op India  

On June 28, a Hindu tailor was beheaded in broad daylight by two Muslim men in Udaipur’s Dhan Mandi area of Bhoot Mahal for putting social media status in support of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. While it is out in the open that two Muslim men entered the tailoring shop with swords and brutally beheaded the Hindu tailor, identified …

Hyderabad Dalit murder case: Time for liberal Muslims to shun silence on Nagaraju’s dastardly killing
2 years, 7 months ago

Hyderabad Dalit murder case: Time for liberal Muslims to shun silence on Nagaraju’s dastardly killing

Firstpost  

Saner elements among Muslims should take adequate steps to thwart attempts by fundamentalists to hijack the entire community for their divisive agenda “Sir, why is it that all terrorists are Muslims?” While I was teaching at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, a Class XI student asked me this question during a discussion on current events in the aftermath of …

Bajrang Dal activist Harsha's murder was committed with intention of sparking communal violence: NIA finds
2 years, 8 months ago

Bajrang Dal activist Harsha's murder was committed with intention of sparking communal violence: NIA finds

Op India  

According to reports, early investigations by the National Investigation Agency have revealed that the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha in Karnataka was perpetrated to orchestrate communal unrest against the backdrop of the hijab issue. The Karnataka government recently handed over the inquiry into the death of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha to the NIA. According to a friend of the …

Bajrang Dal activist murder: K'taka court orders probe against minister Eshwarappa for provocative speech
2 years, 8 months ago

Bajrang Dal activist murder: K'taka court orders probe against minister Eshwarappa for provocative speech

India Today  

A Special Court for People's Representatives has ordered a probe against Rural Development minister KS Eshwarappa for provocative speeches made following the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha. READ | 'Muslim goons': Eshwarappa blames Shivakumar's remark for Karnataka Bajrang Dal activist's murder Eshwarappa had said: “Muslim goons have killed him. This goondagiri won't be tolerated.” Harsha, the Bajrang Dal activist, …

Karnataka: UAPA invoked against 10 accused in the murder case of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha
2 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka: UAPA invoked against 10 accused in the murder case of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha

Op India  

The Karnataka police have pressed charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 against the persons arrested in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha. Since the Karnataka police are “suspecting a larger conspiracy behind the murder” of Harsha it has decided to invoke UAPA against the accused namely, Mahammad Qasif, Syed Nadeem, Rihan Sharief, Asif Ullah Khan, …

FIR filed after Islamists assault Hindu boys over post on Kishan Bharwad
2 years, 10 months ago

FIR filed after Islamists assault Hindu boys over post on Kishan Bharwad

Op India  

Days after the brutal murder of Kishan Bharwad by Islamists on accusations of blasphemy, two Hindu youths were threatened and assaulted for social media posts about the deceased. Aggrieved by his social media post, Islamists named Hidyayat Bahelim, Jabir Bahelim and 10-15 others laid siege on the victim’s house. Minor Hindu boy threatened for social media story on Lord Ram …

Dabholkar Case: Eliminating 'Anti-Hindus', Those Against Right-wing Groups' Beliefs Intention of Accused, CBI Tells HC
2 years, 10 months ago

Dabholkar Case: Eliminating 'Anti-Hindus', Those Against Right-wing Groups' Beliefs Intention of Accused, CBI Tells HC

News 18  

The intention of accused Virendrasinh Tawade and others arrested in rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case, was to eliminate 'anti-Hindus' and those opposed to the beliefs and customs of right-wing groups Sanatan Sanstha and Hindu Janjagruti Samiti, the CBI has told the Bombay High Court. The CBI said this in its affidavit filed in response to a bail plea by Tawade, …

Delhi Police arrests 4 more persons in Rinku Sharma murder case
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Police arrests 4 more persons in Rinku Sharma murder case

India Today  

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday arrested four more people in connection with the murder of Rinku Sharma. The arrests come weeks after 25-year-old Rinku Sharma was allegedly stabbed by a group of people in Delhi Mangolpuri area on February 10. According to police, Rinku Sharma, aged 25, was stabbed to death by a group of men after a quarrel …

Rinku Sharma murder: Case transferred to crime branch; BJP, AAP slam each other | 10 points
3 years, 10 months ago

Rinku Sharma murder: Case transferred to crime branch; BJP, AAP slam each other | 10 points

India Today  

The Rinku Sharma murder case in Delhi has triggered a politcal war of words with the BJP slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly not meeting the victim's family. Meanwhile, the Aam Admi Party has blamed Union home minister Amit Shah for Rinku Sharma's murder, saying the Delhi Police comes under him and he has failed to ensure law …

Recent FIRs Against Journos Make No Sense. Stop Being Surprised
3 years, 10 months ago

Recent FIRs Against Journos Make No Sense. Stop Being Surprised

The Quint  

Freelance journalist Mandeep Punia has been in jail since 30 January, because of an FIR filed by a police inspector who claims the journalist was trying to break through police barricades at the Singhu border, and was dragging a police constable towards protesters. The Wire’s Siddharth Varadarajan and Ismat Ara have been booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police over a …

‘Love jihad’ protests in India after video shows Hindu woman gunned down outside college
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Love jihad’ protests in India after video shows Hindu woman gunned down outside college

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protests have erupted in India over a graphic …

Journalist and three others, arrested on their way to Hathras, booked for sedition in U.P.
4 years, 2 months ago

Journalist and three others, arrested on their way to Hathras, booked for sedition in U.P.

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday booked journalist Siddique Kappan from Kerala and three others, who were arrested on Monday on their way to Hathras, for sedition and other charges. In the FIR, sub-inspector Prabal Singh accuses the four of carrying pamphlets reading ‘Justice for Hathras Victim’ and moving towards the district to disrupt peace as part of a “big …

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