Jodhpur situation under control, 141 arrested for communal violence: Police
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur situation under control, 141 arrested for communal violence: Police

Hindustan Times  

The Jodhpur Police has arrested 141 people in connection with communal clashes in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur ahead of Eid celebrations that left several people injured on Tuesday. Police personnel deployed during curfew on Wednesday that was imposed following clashes between two groups a day earlier Rajasthan director general of police, ML Lather said the situation was under control and no fresh incident of violence has been reported. The situation was brought under control in the early hours on Tuesday with heavy deployment of police but tensions escalated again in the morning after prayers at a mosque close to the Jalori gate circle. Technical education minister Subhash Garg, who was sent to Jodhpur by chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the situation is under control.

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Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit: Firing reported in Manipur’s Jiribam district, ahead of Rahul’s visit to the State
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Rahul Gandhi Manipur Visit: Firing reported in Manipur’s Jiribam district, ahead of Rahul’s visit to the State

The Hindu  

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Rajasthan: Communal violence in Jodhpur, 51 people arrested, Section 144 imposed
6 months ago

Rajasthan: Communal violence in Jodhpur, 51 people arrested, Section 144 imposed

Live Mint  

Jodhpur:Several people including two police officers were injured after communal violence erupted in the Soorsagar area here over the construction of an eidgah gate, officials said on Saturday. Police Commissioner Rajendra Singh said 51 people have been arrested so far in connection with the Friday night incident, and prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in …

Communal violence erupts in Jodhpur, two policemen injured
6 months ago

Communal violence erupts in Jodhpur, two policemen injured

The Hindu  

Two policemen were injured in stone-pelting, a shop was set on fire and two vehicles were damaged as communal violence erupted in a Jodhpur locality, police said on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Jodhpur West DCP Rajesh Kumar Yadav said the clash began Friday night over the construction of a gate in the backside of an eidgah near Rajaram Circle in …

Communal clashes erupt in Jodhpur over Eidgah gate construction; several injured, 50 arrested
6 months ago

Communal clashes erupt in Jodhpur over Eidgah gate construction; several injured, 50 arrested

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Violent communal clashes erupted in Jodhpur's Sursagar area on Friday over the construction of an Eidgah gate, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including two police officers. Tensions escalated after residents of the locality opposed the construction of the gate on the backside of the eidgah, saying that it would increase the movement of people in that area. Furthermore, …

Jodhpur: Clashes erupt between two communities over 15-year-old dispute, 43 arrested
6 months ago

Jodhpur: Clashes erupt between two communities over 15-year-old dispute, 43 arrested

India TV News  

43 people have been arrested after a violent clash broke out between two communities on Friday over an illegal construction on a disputed land in Sursagar Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The recent clashes erupted over an agreement that was reached between the Hindus and the Muslims 15 years ago regarding the land on which illegal construction was going on. Jodhpur West DCP …

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
11 months ago

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Assam during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in that state, with the party claiming that some of its senior leaders were attacked, Congress state units across the country launched protests on Monday evening. All across India, PCCs and DCCs are instructed to hold large-scale protests tomorrow evening and …

Fire breaks out at Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's room during Delhi visit due to short circuit, probe on
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Fire breaks out at Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's room during Delhi visit due to short circuit, probe on

India TV News  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Jodhpur House in the national capital on Tuesday evening. The incident happened as the heater that was installed in CM's room at Jodhpur House malfunctioned. Despite Bhajan Lal Sharma repeatedly sounding the alarm, no security personnel arrived in his room for a long time. CM's security in-charge as well as the Jodhpur House …

Parched Jodhpur angry at unkept promises
1 year, 1 month ago

Parched Jodhpur angry at unkept promises

The Hindu  

Across Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s arid home district of Jodhpur, the same complaints are heard regarding the erratic electricity supply and lack of drinking water, with voters blaming both the BJP government at the Centre and the Congress government in the State for their woes. Jodhpur’s BJP MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, however, faces the greater share of the anger, …

36 held for Kolhapur unrest as city limps back to normalcy
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36 held for Kolhapur unrest as city limps back to normalcy

The Hindu  

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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 …

Amid FIRs and arrests, uneasy calm prevails in U.P.’s Saharanpur
2 years, 6 months ago

Amid FIRs and arrests, uneasy calm prevails in U.P.’s Saharanpur

The Hindu  

Days after violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur over the controversial remarks made by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Muhammed, uneasy calm prevails in the city amid filing of various FIRs and arrests. Mr. Upadhyaya said, “I’ve never seen such a crowd, I could recall the 2014 attacks but this was even more intense.” Subhash Gulati, 73, who …

[Jodhpur Violence] Rajasthan High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrests To 3 Accused Persons
2 years, 7 months ago

[Jodhpur Violence] Rajasthan High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrests To 3 Accused Persons

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to three accused persons, namely Hitesh Vyas, Arvind and Khimanshu Gehlot in the recent incident of Jodhpur Violence that took place on 02.05.2022 at Jalori Gate Chouraha, Jodhpur. The court has directed the Investigation Officer to remain present with case diary and CCTV Footage of the incident on the next …

Tension in Rajasthan's Bhilwara after murder of youth, three arrested
2 years, 7 months ago

Tension in Rajasthan's Bhilwara after murder of youth, three arrested

India TV News  

Highlights Bhilwara authorities have suspended mobile internet services as a measure to maintain law and order Right-wing groups called on traders to keep their shops shut as protest against the murder Bhilwara was in the grip of violence last week after unidentified masked men thrashed two people Tension has gripped Rajasthan's Bhilwara after a 22-year-old Hindu youth was allegedly stabbed …

Jodhpur communal clash: Eight hour curfew relaxed today; more than five people not to assemble in public places
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur communal clash: Eight hour curfew relaxed today; more than five people not to assemble in public places

Firstpost  

A total of 211 people have been arrested in connection with incidents of communal violence in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur ahead of Eid celebrations that left several people injured Jodhpur: Eight hours of relaxation will be provided amid curfew on May 8 in Jodhpur, said the police on Saturday. At the public places, 5 or more than 5 people cannot assemble.” Following …

Jodhpur violence: Curfew relaxed for two hours
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur violence: Curfew relaxed for two hours

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: The curfew imposed following communal violence in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur was lifted on Friday for two hours from 8 am to allow people to buy essential commodities on Friday. The use of vehicles was not permitted during the relaxation as a precautionary measure a day after police carried out a flag march in the city on Thursday to maintain peace …

Jodhpur communal clash: 211 arrested so far, says Rajasthan police chief
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur communal clash: 211 arrested so far, says Rajasthan police chief

Firstpost  

A curfew clamped in the city following the violence continued for the third day on Thursday with the police saying all efforts were being made to maintain law and order Jaipur: As many as 211 people have so far been arrested in connection with the communal clashes in Jodhpur before Eid, police said on Thursday while asserting the situation in …

Jodhpur violence: 141 people arrested so far
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur violence: 141 people arrested so far

Firstpost  

The situation is under control and no fresh incident of violence has been reported, police said Jaipur: As many as 141 people have been arrested so far in connection with communal clashes over the hoisting of a flag before Eid in Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s constituency Jodhpur where a curfew continued for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. The …

Gehlot attacks BJP over violence in Jodhpur
2 years, 7 months ago

Gehlot attacks BJP over violence in Jodhpur

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the communal violence in Jodhpur, saying the opposition party is nervous. Gehlot said he had commented that they have come to “set fire” when BJP chief JP Nadda visited Sawai Madhopur. “That is why there was no casualty, and no big incident or accident.” …

From Karauli to Jodhpur, Rajasthan seethes with communal violence
2 years, 7 months ago

From Karauli to Jodhpur, Rajasthan seethes with communal violence

Firstpost  

The Jodhpur violence, which saw four policemen being injured and over 50 people arrested, is just another flashpoint in Rajasthan. जोधपुर में कल देर रात से जो तनाव पैदा हुआ है वो बहुत ही दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है। हमारे राजस्थान की, मारवाड़ की परम्परा रही है कि सभी समाज के, सभी धर्मों के लोग हमेशा, हर त्यौहारों पर भी प्रेम भाईचारे से …

Curfew remains in force in Jodhpur, 97 arrested after communal clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Curfew remains in force in Jodhpur, 97 arrested after communal clashes

Deccan Chronicle  

Jodhpur: As many as 97 people have been arrested so far in connection with communal clashes over hoisting of a flag before Eid in Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's constituency Jodhpur where curfew continued in 10 police station areas for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. Gehlot, who on Tuesday appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony, has …

Jodhpur clashes: BJP hits out at Gehlot, accuses him of ‘appeasement politics’
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur clashes: BJP hits out at Gehlot, accuses him of ‘appeasement politics’

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore on Tuesday hit out at Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot over the Jodhpur clashes accusing him of doing “appeasement politics” and “adopting double standards.” Police charge a miscreant to maintain peace after clashes broke out between two communities on Eid-ul-Fitr, in Jalori Gate area, in Jodhpur “The law and order situation in Rajasthan is very bad. …

Jodhpur communal clash: BJP urges Rajasthan governor to initiate probe after violence broke out on Eid
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur communal clash: BJP urges Rajasthan governor to initiate probe after violence broke out on Eid

Firstpost  

The BJP alleged that the Congress government in Rajasthan indulges in the politics of appeasement which has led to an atmosphere of fear Jodhpur: Rajasthan state president of Bharatiya Janata Party Satish Poonia on Tuesday requested Governor Kalraj Mishra to initiate an investigation into the incidents related to violence in Jodhpur and also pass necessary instruction to state the government …

Rajasthan: BJP instigating violence, can't digest peace, says CM Gehlot
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan: BJP instigating violence, can't digest peace, says CM Gehlot

India TV News  

Highlights CM Gehlot said BJP is trying to defame the state government The Rajasthan CM accused BJP of instigating violence on "orders of high command A communal violence had erupted in Karauli on April 2 when a rally by Hindu outfits was attacked Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday of instigating riots on "orders …

OPINION | Jodhpur riots: Who is to blame?
2 years, 7 months ago

OPINION | Jodhpur riots: Who is to blame?

India TV News  

Communal clashes took place in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan on Eid Day and till now 97 persons have been rounded up by police. The clashes happened in Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s home constituency, and Tuesday was his birthday. BJP MP from Jodhpur and Union Jalshakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, the administration had given a free hand to the …

Jodhpur tense as admin suspends Internet services across city over clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur tense as admin suspends Internet services across city over clashes

Hindustan Times  

The Jodhpur administration on Tuesday extended suspension of internet services that was earlier imposed in 10 police station areas to the entire city to check the spread of rumours in the wake of communal clashes. Hours ago, minister of state for home Rajendra Yadav said more than 50 people were arrested so far in connection with the communal violence that …

Jodhpur clashes: Minister says over 50 arrested, no time for blame game
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur clashes: Minister says over 50 arrested, no time for blame game

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan minister Rajendra Yadav said on Tuesday more than 50 arrests had been made in connection with communal clashes that broke out in Jodhpur earlier in the day. Condemning the violence that took place on Eid that coincided with celebrations of Parshuram Jayati and Akha Teej, the minister said patience was needed and it was no time for blame game. …

There was a plan to pelt stones: Union minister alleges conspiracy in Jodhpur clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

There was a plan to pelt stones: Union minister alleges conspiracy in Jodhpur clashes

India Today  

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accused the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan of appeasement after clashes erupted in Jodhpur on Eid. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accused the Rajasthan Police and the state government of remaining “mute spectators” while the clashes erupted in Jodhpur. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat claimed,“Police and administration were working under some invisible pressure.” Police lathi charge protesters after clashes …

‘Stay indoors’: Jodhpur Police appeals as curfew imposed amid tensions on Eid
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Stay indoors’: Jodhpur Police appeals as curfew imposed amid tensions on Eid

Hindustan Times  

Curfew has been imposed in 10 police stations of Jodhpur city on Tuesday after communal tension broke out in the Rajasthan city. Udai Mandir, Nagori Gate, Khanda Phalsa, Pratap Nagar, Dev Nagar, Soor Sagar and Sardarpura are among the police station limits where the curfew has been imposed until May 4 midnight, news agency PTI reported, citing the police control …

Curfew in 10 Jodhpur areas after fresh violence; Gehlot sends in top officials
2 years, 7 months ago

Curfew in 10 Jodhpur areas after fresh violence; Gehlot sends in top officials

Hindustan Times  

Curfew was imposed in several localities of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur after communal tension first erupted in the Jalori Gate area over raising a religious flag ahead of Eid late on Monday and spread to some neighbouring areas on Tuesday. Jodhpur: Police take away a miscreant after clashes broke out between two communities on Eid-ul-Fitr, in Jalori Gate area, in Jodhpur, Tuesday …

Jodhpur tense on Eid after clashes, cops among many injured; CM appeals for calm
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur tense on Eid after clashes, cops among many injured; CM appeals for calm

Hindustan Times  

Two groups clashed in Jodhpur town’s Jalori Gate area late on Monday after a dispute over raising religious flags in the area ahead of Eid, prompting authorities to suspend internet services and issue appeals for peace. Four police personnel were among those injured while trying to disperse the stone-pelting mob, police said in Jodhpur, the home town of chief minister …

Clashes hours before Eid in Rajasthan\'s Jodhpur; CM calls for peace
2 years, 7 months ago

Clashes hours before Eid in Rajasthan\'s Jodhpur; CM calls for peace

Deccan Chronicle  

Jodhpur: Hours before Eid, communal tension broke out in Jodhpur leading to stone pelting. Members of the minority community were installing Eid flags and they put up a flag on a roundabout alongside the statue of freedom fighter Balmukund Bissa. "While respecting the tradition of love and brotherhood of Jodhpur, Marwar, I make a touching appeal to all the parties …

Rajasthan CM's appeal on 'tradition of brotherhood' in Jodhpur after clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan CM's appeal on 'tradition of brotherhood' in Jodhpur after clashes

Hindustan Times  

Shortly after clashes were reported in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, chief minister Ashok Gehlot in a late-night tweet said the incident was ‘unfortunate’. In another post on Tuesday morning, he made an appeal: “Respecting the tradition of love and brotherhood of Jodhpur, Marwar, I make a touching appeal to all to maintain peace and cooperate in creating law and order." The clashes …

Day after clashes in Jodhpur, stones hurled at cops, bike torched outside BJP MLA's house
2 years, 7 months ago

Day after clashes in Jodhpur, stones hurled at cops, bike torched outside BJP MLA's house

India Today  

A day after clashes erupted in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, in a fresh spate of violence, stones were hurled at the police in the Jalori Gate area. Slogans were also raised against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and a bike was torched outside the house of BJP MLA Suryakanta Vyas. Earlier, Union minister and Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reached the spot where …

'They are scared...': Rajasthan CM Gehlot alleges BJP's foul play in Jodhpur clashes | Exclusive
2 years, 7 months ago

'They are scared...': Rajasthan CM Gehlot alleges BJP's foul play in Jodhpur clashes | Exclusive

India TV News  

Highlights Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot spoke to India TV on Jodhpur clashes, and slammed BJP. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, in an exclusive conversation with India TV, slammed the BJP and alleged that the saffron party is responsible for the recent clashes in his hometown Jodhpur on Eid. Jodhpur clashes Communal tensions gripped Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's …

India: Curfew imposed in Jodhpur following Hindu-Muslim clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

India: Curfew imposed in Jodhpur following Hindu-Muslim clashes

Al Jazeera  

Internet connections cut and a curfew imposed following unrest between Hindus and Muslims in Rajasthan state. Government authorities have imposed a curfew and cut off internet connections in an area of Jodhpur, the capital of northern India’s Rajasthan state, following fresh altercations between the Hindu and Muslim communities there. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam said there was a “very heavy police …

Jodhpur violence: Union minister reaches clash site to meet locals; BJP demands CM's resignation
2 years, 7 months ago

Jodhpur violence: Union minister reaches clash site to meet locals; BJP demands CM's resignation

India TV News  

Highlights Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met local residents after clashes in Jodhpur BJP MP, Arjun Ram Meghwal, demanded CM Ashok Gehlot's resignation Police detained three persons in connection with the clashes Jodhpur violence: Just hours before Eid, communal tension broke out in Jodhpur leading to stone pelting. Member of Parliament from Jodhpur Lok Sabha seat and Union minister Gajendra …

'Minister is a criminal': Rahul Gandhi seeks Ajay Mishra's ouster over Lakhimpur violence in Lok Sabha
3 years ago

'Minister is a criminal': Rahul Gandhi seeks Ajay Mishra's ouster over Lakhimpur violence in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Highlights Oppn has sharpened attack on govt over SIT report on Lakhimpur violence that claimed 8 lives in Oct The SIT probing Lakhimpur violence in its report said that it was a 'pre-planned conspiracy' 13 people have been arrested including Teni's son in connection with the case. Teni is MoS in MHA Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called …

Jharkhand youth, including police personnel, are protesting against state govt, Congress leaders rush to Lakhimpur Kheri instead
3 years, 2 months ago

Jharkhand youth, including police personnel, are protesting against state govt, Congress leaders rush to Lakhimpur Kheri instead

Op India  

Congress’ ministers and leaders from Jharkhand have rushed to Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh to join the farmers’ agitation at a time when their own backyard is on fire. The Morabadi ground in Ranchi situated barely 2.7 km from the Congress office and about 2 km from official residence of Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has been reverberating with …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Case against Priyanka, Deependra Hooda, Ajay Kumar Lallu in Sitapur
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence | Case against Priyanka, Deependra Hooda, Ajay Kumar Lallu in Sitapur

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh Police has booked Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and 10 other people under sections related to preventive custody due to apprehension of breach of peace, officials said on Tuesday, as party leaders questioned her detention beyond 24 hours without an FIR. The case under Code of Criminal Procedure sections 144,151, 107, 116 has also been registered …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Case against Priyanka, Deependra Hooda, Ajay Kumar Lallu in Sitapur
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Case against Priyanka, Deependra Hooda, Ajay Kumar Lallu in Sitapur

Firstpost  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders were detained on Monday when they were going to meet the victims of the violence that erupted during a farmers’ protest in Lakhimpur Kheri Sitapur: With the Congress questioning the detention of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, officials said Tuesday a case has been registered here against her and 10 others under …

Lakhimpur Kheri: With compensation and probe, UP govt makes truce with farmers; Oppn vents fury
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri: With compensation and probe, UP govt makes truce with farmers; Oppn vents fury

Firstpost  

But this is only half of what the farmers demanded. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farm unions, has written to President Ram Nath Kovind, demanding that MoS, Home, Ajay Mishra be sacked and a murder case filed against his son Uttar Pradesh, still reeling from political repercussions of Sunday’s violence in the Lakhimpur Kheri district that killed …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Outrage pours in over incident; political leaders arrested, some put under house arrest
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Outrage pours in over incident; political leaders arrested, some put under house arrest

Firstpost  

Union Minister Ajay Mishra has maintained that his son was not present at the site At least eight people were killed as violence flared up in Tikunia in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakihmpur Kheri on Sunday, 3 October. The violence occurred after a convoy, allegedly that of junior Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni’s son Ashish, mowed down farmers who were participating in …

Rajasthan: BJP-Congress leaders among 5 arrested in minor girl's rape case
4 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan: BJP-Congress leaders among 5 arrested in minor girl's rape case

India Today  

The Rajasthan Police has arrested five people in connection with the alleged rape of a minor girl in Sawai Madhopur. The arrested accused include a former BJP Mahila Morcha district chief and a Congress party worker. Speaking about the matter, Superintendent of Police OP Solanki told ANI that the victim has alleged rape over eight times at different locations. "The …

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