Stones pelted at Ganesh pandal in Surat; 6 arrested
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stones pelted at Ganesh pandal in Surat; 6 arrested

The Hindu  

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Monday said that in the Sayedpura area of Surat, six people pelted stones at a Ganesh Pandal and all of them were arrested. Speaking to ANI, Mr. Sanghvi said, "In the Sayedpura area of Surat, 6 people pelted stone on the Ganesh Pandal.All these 6 people were arrested and the police have also arrested the other 27 people who were involved in encouraging such an incident. Police said that after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal, a clash broke out in the Sayedpura area of Surat. Speaking on the incident, Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot told ANI, "Some children pelted stones at a Ganesh pandal, after which a clash broke out.

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Sambhal violence: Uttar Pradesh Police release pictures of accused involved in stone pelting
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sambhal violence: Uttar Pradesh Police release pictures of accused involved in stone pelting

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh Police released photographs of accused in the stone pelting incident that took place in the Sambhal city of the state. Stone-pelting and clashes reportedly took place during a survey of a mosque in Sambhal on Sunday morning, police said. The police responded with tear gas and plastic bullets to control the situation,” Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Aunjaneya Kumar …

Three killed in clashes during violent protest against Sambhal mosque survey in Uttar Pradesh
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Three killed in clashes during violent protest against Sambhal mosque survey in Uttar Pradesh

New Indian Express  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the BJP, saying the ruling party, government and the administration orchestrated the violence 'to divert attention from electoral malpractice'. According to the local administration, a second survey by an "Advocate Commissioner" as part of a court-ordered examination into the disputed site started around 7 am and a crowd began gathering there. District …

UP Police uses tear gas on crowd throwing stones during Sambhal mosque survey, 10 detained
4 weeks, 1 day ago

UP Police uses tear gas on crowd throwing stones during Sambhal mosque survey, 10 detained

New Indian Express  

SAMBHAL: Police used tear gas and "minor force" in the face of stone pelting by locals here on Sunday as tension escalated during a second survey of the Mughal-era mosque, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple. Tension has been brewing in Sambhal over the past few days after the Jama Masjid was surveyed last Tuesday …

Ganesh Idol Procession turns violent in Mandya, situation under control
3 months, 1 week ago

Ganesh Idol Procession turns violent in Mandya, situation under control

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Ganesh idol immersion procession in Nagamangala town of Mandya district on Wednesday night turned violent after two different religious groups engaged in stone pelting at each other near a mosque leading to tense situation on Nagamangala-Mysuru road. As many as 54 persons engaged in stone pelting in Nagamangala town have been arrested by the police and as a …

Gujarat: Ganesha idol broken after stone pelting, green flag hoisted on temple
3 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat: Ganesha idol broken after stone pelting, green flag hoisted on temple

Op India  

After Surat, stones were thrown at the Ganesha mandap in the Kutch village of Nakhatrana where Muslim children are reported to have been used to execute the conspiracy due to which the idol of Lord Ganesha was vandalised. સુરત બાદ હવે કચ્છના નખત્રાણામાં એ જ મોડસ ઓપરેન્ડીથી હિંદુ આસ્થા પર હુમલો કોટડા જરોદાર ગામે પથ્થરમારો કરીને ગણેશજીની પ્રતિમા ખંડિત કરાઈ. …

Two injured in communal clash in Gujarat's Bharuch; 17 detained: Police
3 months, 1 week ago

Two injured in communal clash in Gujarat's Bharuch; 17 detained: Police

Hindustan Times  

Days after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal in Gujarat's Surat, the state's Bharuch city also witnessed a violent clash between members of two religious communities, police said. On Sunday night, a clash had broken out between two groups after stones were pelted at a Ganesh pandal in the Sayedpura area of Surat Sept 8, 2024. Two persons were …

Another stone pelting incident at 'Ganesh Pandal' in Gujarat, 7 arrested in Kotda Jadodar
3 months, 1 week ago

Another stone pelting incident at 'Ganesh Pandal' in Gujarat, 7 arrested in Kotda Jadodar

India TV News  

A disturbing incident of stone pelting occurred in Kotda Jadodar, Kutch district of Gujarat, escalating tensions in the region following a similar event in Surat. In response to the Kotda Jadodar incident, the Nakhatrana police have filed a complaint against seven individuals linked to the violence. Currently, the situation in Kotda Jadodar remains calm, after several police teams deployed in …

Bulldozers raze illegal structures in Surat after stones thrown at Ganesh pandal
3 months, 1 week ago

Bulldozers raze illegal structures in Surat after stones thrown at Ganesh pandal

The Hindu  

Local authorities in Gujarat’s Surat carried out a demolition drive, razing illegal buildings and temporary structures, in an area that saw rioting following alleged stone-pelting of a Ganesh pandal. The Surat Municipal Corporation deployed bulldozers amidst heavy police presence in Saiyedpura, the area where rioting was reported, to raze illegal concrete and temporary structures. They had pointed out that people …

Surat govt imposes bulldozer action razing illegal encroachments in area where stones were pelted at Ganesh Pandal yesterday, details
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Surat govt imposes bulldozer action razing illegal encroachments in area where stones were pelted at Ganesh Pandal yesterday, details

Op India  

A day after stones were pelted at the Ganeshotsav Pandal in Surat, several enraged Hindu locals and organizations demanded bulldozer action against the accused persons arrested in the incident. As a result of this, the local administration in the Sayedpura area of Surat began bulldozer action razing illegal properties of the accused arrested in the case. The videos of the …

Stone pelting at a Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam, heavy security deployed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stone pelting at a Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam, heavy security deployed

The Hindu  

A procession carrying an idol of Lord Ganesh in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam faced stone-pelting following which heavy security was deployed at important places in the city, police said on Sunday. VIDEO | An incident of stone pelting was reported in MP's Ratlam during the Lord Ganesha procession last night. The crowd that gathered here indulged in stone pelting, police reached …

MP News: Stone-Pelting Disrupts Ganesh Chaturthi Procession, Violence Erupts in Ratlam | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MP News: Stone-Pelting Disrupts Ganesh Chaturthi Procession, Violence Erupts in Ratlam | ABP News

ABP News  

In Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, an incident of stone-pelting occurred on Saturday night during a Ganesh Chaturthi procession. Following this, a large crowd gathered at the Dobatty police station, resulting in intense slogan-shouting and demands for action against the perpetrator from Hindu organizations present at the station. In the Mochipura area, where the Ganesh Chaturthi procession was taking place, the conflict …

Gyanvapi issue: Stones pelted in Bareilly as police detain cleric, says report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gyanvapi issue: Stones pelted in Bareilly as police detain cleric, says report

Live Mint  

At least one person was injured as stones were reportedly pelted in the Shamat Ganj area in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Friday. The incident was reported after the chief of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, Bareilly Sharif, Maulana Tauqeer Raza was detained by police for giving a 'jail bharo' call over the Gyanvapi matter. Tauqeer Raza Khan had given a 'jail bharo andolan' …

Stones pelted on procession in Thane amid Ram Temple celebration, second incident within 24 hours
11 months ago

Stones pelted on procession in Thane amid Ram Temple celebration, second incident within 24 hours

India TV News  

In a second incident of violence in Maharashtra's Thane, stones were pelted by miscreants at a procession taken out on the occasion of Ram temple consecration on Monday. An unspecified number of processionists and policemen providing security to the march were injured in the stone attack in the Mira Road area, they said, hours after a clash broke out between …

Stones pelted at Nuh religious procession, police probe on
1 year, 1 month ago

Stones pelted at Nuh religious procession, police probe on

Hindustan Times  

Three children, all below the age of 12 years, were identified on Friday for allegedly hurling stones from a madrasa at a group of women and girls who were part of a religious procession in the communally sensitive Nuh town in Haryana the evening before. Thursday evening’s incident left six women and three girls with injuries and sparked tensions in …

Karnataka: Communal violence erupted in Shivamogga district, curfew imposed
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Communal violence erupted in Shivamogga district, curfew imposed

Live Mint  

Communal violence erupted in Karnataka's Shivamogga district last night. The district administration on Monday imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in the Ragi Gudda area of the Karnataka's district after instances of stone-pelting were reported. According to the PTI news agency, an angry mob is said to have thrown stones at a few houses and vehicles, and injured several people, …

Gujarat: Niaz, Imran, & Mohammed among 11 arrested for attack on Shiv Yatra in Thasra
1 year, 3 months ago

Gujarat: Niaz, Imran, & Mohammed among 11 arrested for attack on Shiv Yatra in Thasra

Op India  

On 15 September 2023, the final day of the Shravan month, a Muslim mob attacked a Lord Shiva procession in Thasra, Gujarat. As per media accounts, the police, while investigating the madrasa from where stones were thrown at the Hindu procession in Thasra, discovered a substantial quantity of stones on Saturday, September 16, 2023, during a site inspection conducted by …

Day after Muharram clashes, Delhi police file fresh cases
1 year, 4 months ago

Day after Muharram clashes, Delhi police file fresh cases

The Hindu  

Even as the Delhi police registered three fresh cases in connection with Saturday’s clashes during a tazia procession on the occasion of Muharram in west Delhi’s Nangloi, a minor round of stone pelting was reported on Sunday in the area between two communities. More than 100 activists of Hindu outfits such as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal …

Delhi Police files FIRs in stone pelting incident in Nangloi on Muharram
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Police files FIRs in stone pelting incident in Nangloi on Muharram

India TV News  

The Delhi Police on Sunday filed three First Information Reports in connection to the stone pelting incident that took place in the Nangloi area of the national capital on Saturday. The FIR based on the statement of SHO Nangloi, Prabhu Dayal said that a tussle broke out between the police and the mourners when the latter diverted from the designated …

Zubair defends stone pelters, who attacked Kanwar Yatra in Bareilly, with 'cropped video'
1 year, 4 months ago

Zubair defends stone pelters, who attacked Kanwar Yatra in Bareilly, with 'cropped video'

Op India  

On Sunday afternoon, Islamists pelted stones at a group of Kanwariyas near Shahnoori mosque in the Jogi Nawada locality in Bareilly city of Uttar Pradesh. While speaking about the matter, veteran journalist Deepak Chaurasia said, “Stone pelting on Kanwariyas near Shahnoori Masjid in Bareilly is very shameful.” He informed, “As per the information, a group of 2000 Kanwariyas was going …

Maharashtra: Stones pelted at Sakal Hindu Samaj rally at Samnapur, 17 arrested
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: Stones pelted at Sakal Hindu Samaj rally at Samnapur, 17 arrested

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Ahmednagar Police in Maharashtra arrested 17 persons after massive violence erupted in the Samnapur village of Sangamner amid a rally organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj, an umbrella organization of several Hindutva outfits. Attack on Hindus is escalation of Jorve Naka violence reported on May 31 Sources further confirmed to OpIndia that the attack on Hindu organizations on …

Stone-pelting in Vadodara during Ram Navami celebrations
1 year, 8 months ago

Stone-pelting in Vadodara during Ram Navami celebrations

The Hindu  

Ram Navami celebrations in Gujarat’s Vadodara were marked with incidents of stone-pelting during the processions and damaging of vehicles. Stones were pelted at two places while people from both the Hindu and Muslim communities engaged in shouting and provocative sloganeering, while the police struggled to disperse the mob and bring the situation under control. We handled the situation tactfully and …

Stone pelting at Indian workers from Nepal side in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh
2 years ago

Stone pelting at Indian workers from Nepal side in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

India Today  

An incident of stone pelting was reported by the Nepal side in Uttarakhand Dharchula district on Sunday reportedly over the objection to the construction of an embankment in the Kali river by India. Initial report suggests that stone were hurled at Indian workers for about 4 hours which hurt the workers engaged in the construction work. According to sources, Nepalese …

AAP claims stone pelted at chief Arvind Kejriwal during Surat roadshow, police deny
2 years ago

AAP claims stone pelted at chief Arvind Kejriwal during Surat roadshow, police deny

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party has claimed that a stone was pelted at its convener Arvind Kejriwal's roadshow in Gujarat's Surat on Monday. * More from IndiaToday.in's Election 2022 coverage: Gujarat assembly polls 2022 | Himachal Pradesh assembly polls 2022 | Full coverage Today Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a rally in Surat. "Due to the fear of losing the Katargam …

Stones thrown from tall buildings on Naidu, say police
2 years, 1 month ago

Stones thrown from tall buildings on Naidu, say police

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The NTR district police on Saturday constituted special investigation teams to probe the stone-pelting at TD chief N. Chandrababu Naidu’s roadshow in Nandigama. According to a preliminary probe, the police said that the stones were thrown from atop tall buildings near the site of the incident, originally earmarked for showering the procession with flowers. The top cop said that …

Gujarat: 6 Injured in Stone Pelting at Navratri Celebrations in Kheda; Bajrang Dal Attacks Bouncers in Surat Garba
2 years, 2 months ago

Gujarat: 6 Injured in Stone Pelting at Navratri Celebrations in Kheda; Bajrang Dal Attacks Bouncers in Surat Garba

News 18  

At least six persons were injured after revellers at a Garba venue were attacked by some intruders in Gujarat’s Kheda district, police said on Tuesday.Police were deployed at Undhela village in Matar tehsil following the incident on Monday night, said an official. Stone pelting was reported in the village square where the Garba dance had been organized on the occasion …

'Old image, false claims': Bihar police dismisses allegations made by Owaisi and other Islamists about Siwan violence
2 years, 3 months ago

'Old image, false claims': Bihar police dismisses allegations made by Owaisi and other Islamists about Siwan violence

Op India  

Communal tension prevailed in Siwan, Bihar, after stone-pelting was carried out on the Mahaviri Akhada procession from a masjid on September 8. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi had claimed that the age of the juvenile taken into custody is 8 years, while Bihar Police has stated that he is 13 years of age. He questioned Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and said …

Gujarat: Stones pelted during Ganpati idol procession in Vadodara
2 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat: Stones pelted during Ganpati idol procession in Vadodara

Op India  

On Monday, August 29, an incident of stone-pelting was reported from the Panigate Darwaza neighbourhood in the Mandvi locality of Vadodara in Gujarat. Gujarat | Clash erupted between two groups during a Lord Ganesh procession in Vadodara yesterday The situation is peaceful in the Panigate area. According to reports, members of two communities pelted each other with stones after an …

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, clashes in Gujarat's Vadodara; 13 held
2 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, clashes in Gujarat's Vadodara; 13 held

Hindustan Times  

A clash was reported between two religious communities during a Lord Ganesha procession in Gujarat's Vadodara. Windows were shattered of Panigate Darwaza Masjid in the communally sensitive Mandvi locality after the groups threw stones at each other following an argument when a procession carrying an idol of Lord Ganesh was passing through the locality. Police presence in the area was …

Watch | CCTV camera shows stone pelting between two groups in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri
2 years, 6 months ago

Watch | CCTV camera shows stone pelting between two groups in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri

Firstpost  

The police, however, said that unlike the clashes that broke out in the area in April, this one did not have any communal angle to it Two groups in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri allegedly got into a fight and pelted stones at each other late Tuesday night, as per the police, who added that no casualties were reported but 3-5 vehicles …

CCTV video shows stone-pelting in Jahangirpuri; 2 arrested | Watch
2 years, 6 months ago

CCTV video shows stone-pelting in Jahangirpuri; 2 arrested | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights A local CCTV caught stone-pelting in Jahangirpuri area on Tuesday night. An incident of stone-pelting took place in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Tuesday night, that damaged three vehicles. The probe revealed that the stone-pelting was a result of a quarrel between one Zahir and his friends, who came to look for two other people with whom they had an …

BJP Leaders Claim Stones Hurled at Shobha Yatra in Andhra's Nellore, Call for 'Bulldozer Justice'
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP Leaders Claim Stones Hurled at Shobha Yatra in Andhra's Nellore, Call for 'Bulldozer Justice'

News 18  

An incident of stone-pelting was reported in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore when a Hanuman Sobha Yatra was organised in the district, said BJP’s state co-in-charge Sunil Deodhar. “Alarming Situation witnessed by Hindus yest’day in Nellore when stone pelting happened from Illegal mosque on ‘Hanuman Sobha Yatra’ also beer bottle was thrown on idol! Senior BJP leader Vakati Narayana Reddy also criticised …

Section 144 imposed in Karnataka's Hubli after stone-pelting
2 years, 8 months ago

Section 144 imposed in Karnataka's Hubli after stone-pelting

Hindustan Times  

Section 144 has been imposed in Karnataka's Hubli city after a mob pelted stones at the old Hubli police station in which four policemen were injured on Saturday night, the curfew will continue till April 23, the police said. Karnataka | A stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station, Hubli As many as 12 cases were registered in …

Andhra Pradesh: 15 injured during clashes between two groups in Kurnool, 20 arrested
2 years, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: 15 injured during clashes between two groups in Kurnool, 20 arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Atleast 15 people were injured and 20 were arrested after stones were allegedly pelted as clashes broke out between two groups in Holagunda of Kurnool's Allur in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. "Vishva Hindu Parishad organised Hanuma Jayanthi celebrations in Holagunda in Allur, Kurnool. To this, the people from the Muslim community also started counter-slogans," said Kurnool SP, Ch Sudheer …

Over 45 arrested, 12 cops injured after stones pelted at Hubli police station in Karnataka
2 years, 8 months ago

Over 45 arrested, 12 cops injured after stones pelted at Hubli police station in Karnataka

India Today  

The Karnataka police have arrested 46 people so far after a mob pelted stones at the Old Hubli Police Station. Karnataka | A stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station, Hubli Four policemen including one inspector injured. Investigation is underway & a case has been registered: Police Commissioner Labhu Ram pic.twitter.com/WbaGSUKdob — ANI April 16, 2022 Karnataka’s Chief …

Violence after stones pelted at Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Violence after stones pelted at Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

Violence broke out in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on Saturday as stones were pelted at a Hanuman Jayanti procession passing through the area, resulting in injuries to police personnel and locals. Citizens are requested to not to pay heed to rumours and fake news on social media,” tweeted Rakesh Asthana, the Delhi Police commissioner. Also, on Saturday, as many as 13 …

Husband of AIMIM councilor arrested for stone-pelting in Hubli, Karnataka
2 years, 8 months ago

Husband of AIMIM councilor arrested for stone-pelting in Hubli, Karnataka

Op India  

Following the stone-pelting violence in Karnataka’s Hubli over a social media post, police have arrested 88 people, including the husband of the AIMIM councilor from the city. Karnataka | Section 144 continues to remain in place in Hubballi city after a stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station on 17 April. Till now, 88 persons including an AIMIM …

5 Injured in Stone-pelting During Communal Clash Over Loud Music in Gujarat Village
2 years, 8 months ago

5 Injured in Stone-pelting During Communal Clash Over Loud Music in Gujarat Village

News 18  

Members of two communities clashed over the playing of loud music during a religious procession in Gujarat's Anand district causing injuries to five persons in stone-pelting, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Boriya village near Petlad town on Tuesday night, a Petlad rural police official said. As per the FIR, arguments broke out between two groups over loud …

Maharashtra: 35 held after violence in parts of Nanded, present situation peaceful
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: 35 held after violence in parts of Nanded, present situation peaceful

India TV News  

Police have so far arrested 35 people in Maharashtra's Nanded district after violence erupted there a couple of days back against recent communal violence in Tripura, officials said on Sunday. A senior police official said the violence took place in Vazirabad area and Deglur Naka of Nanded city and they have estimated losses worth nearly Rs 1 lakh. Various places …

Maharashtra: Police impose curfew in Amravati after stone-pelting incidents
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: Police impose curfew in Amravati after stone-pelting incidents

Firstpost  

Except for medical emergencies, people are not allowed to come out of their houses. Similarly, gathering of more than five people is not allowed A curfew was imposed in Maharashtra’s Amravati city on Saturday after a mob hurled stones on shops during a bandh allegedly organised by BJP in protest against rallies taken out by members of a minority community …

Maharashtra: Muslim mob pelt stones in Malegaon, Amravati and Nanded
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: Muslim mob pelt stones in Malegaon, Amravati and Nanded

Op India  

Three cities in Maharashtra namely Malegaon, Amravati and Nanded were marred with communal violence with incidents of stone-pelting being reported on Friday. I appeal to all Hindus & Muslims to maintain peace: Maharashtra HM Dilip Walse Patil pic.twitter.com/VdzCwwLeEC — ANI November 12, 2021 Muslim mob of 8000 pelt-stones outside the district collector’s office in Amravati, Maharashtra According to a police …

Mob Pelts Stones at Chhattisgarh Police Station; Two Cops Hurt; Minor Among Six Held
4 years, 1 month ago

Mob Pelts Stones at Chhattisgarh Police Station; Two Cops Hurt; Minor Among Six Held

News 18  

Six people, including a minor, were detained for allegedly pelting stones at a police station during a religious procession, leaving two uniformed personnel injured in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Thursday. At around 10:15 pm on Tuesday, a huge crowd of people was dancing on loud DJ music when the procession, taken out by two to three samitis, …

Two Cops Injured in Stone-pelting by Mob in Odisha's Ganjam District, 8 Arrested
4 years, 4 months ago

Two Cops Injured in Stone-pelting by Mob in Odisha's Ganjam District, 8 Arrested

News 18  

Two Odisha Police personnel sustained injuries after a mob pelted a police station in Ganjam district with stones on Sunday demanding the release of five persons arrested for allegedly torching sand mining vehicles and assaulting the drivers, police said. Police personnel resorted to lathi-charge after a mob comprising residents of Kolidaspur village pelted Hinjili police station with stones and attempted …

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