Breaking: Violence Erupts in Mathura on Holi, Stone-Pelting Between Two Groups
6 days, 22 hours ago

Breaking: Violence Erupts in Mathura on Holi, Stone-Pelting Between Two Groups

ABP News  

Holi celebrations in Mathura turned violent when a clash erupted between two groups over forcibly applying colors. The incident took place in Bati village under the Jaint police station area, where members of the Scheduled Caste and upper-caste communities engaged in intense stone-pelting. What started as a minor dispute among children quickly escalated into a large-scale confrontation, exposing the inefficiency of local police in handling the situation.Eyewitnesses claim that the violence continued for nearly half an hour before law enforcement arrived at the scene. Locals allege that the delay in police response allowed the situation to worsen.Authorities have since deployed additional security forces in the area to prevent further tension.

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Fact Check: Gujarat cops cane stone-pelters in public for chaos during Holi? Find the truth here
3 days, 18 hours ago

Fact Check: Gujarat cops cane stone-pelters in public for chaos during Holi? Find the truth here

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A video is circulating on social media, claiming that Gujarat police punished an offender by caning him for allegedly causing a ruckus and pelting stones during Holi. The report is titled, ‘Viral video: Gujarat police beat up goons in Ahmedabad, leaving netizens ‘satisfied’.’ According to the report, on March 13, a day before Holi, a mob of 20 men …

10 instances of Islamists attacking Holi celebrations in 2025
4 days, 15 hours ago

10 instances of Islamists attacking Holi celebrations in 2025

Op India  

Incidents of targeted attacks by Islamists on people celebrating Hindu festivals have become a new normal over the years. ‘If you celebrate Holi, we will kill you’ In February, some members of the Hindu community were planning to organise a Holi programme in their locality in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh when some Muslim men attacked them with sticks and gave them …

Three arrested after Holi clash between Nepali groups at Bengaluru's Lalbagh
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Three arrested after Holi clash between Nepali groups at Bengaluru's Lalbagh

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru police have arrested three individuals following a violent altercation between two groups of Nepali citizens during Holi celebrations at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. According to officials, the conflict began while the two groups were playing Holi by throwing colors at each other. A video of the brawl, which occurred within the jurisdiction of Siddapura police station, went viral on social …

Gaya: Hindu boy assaulted during Holi celebrations by Muslim man, police deny 'communal angle' and stone pelting
5 days, 23 hours ago

Gaya: Hindu boy assaulted during Holi celebrations by Muslim man, police deny 'communal angle' and stone pelting

Op India  

On Saturday, tension erupted in the Buniyadganj area near Joda Masjid in Gaya, Bihar, after a Muslim man became irked over Holi colour. आज दिनांक 15.03.2025 को बुनियादगंज थाना को सूचना प्राप्त हुई कि जोड़ा मस्जिद के पास दो पक्षों के बीच विवाद हो रहा है। प्राप्त सूचना से वरीय पुलिस पदाधिकारी अवगत कराते हुए थानाध्यक्ष, बुनियादगंज थाना के द्वारा …

Clashes during Holi celebrations in Jharkhand, Punjab; several injured
1 week ago

Clashes during Holi celebrations in Jharkhand, Punjab; several injured

India Today  

Several people were injured while shops and vehicles were torched as members of two communities clashed during a Holi procession being taken out in Jharkhand's Giridih on Friday, police said. Ugly scenes unfolded in the Ghodthamba locality when a group of people opposed a Holi procession being taken out through the area, leading to a clash in which both sides …

Stop Holi for 2 hours, says Darbhanga mayor Anjum Ara: How political mollycoddling emboldens violence instigators who then think a procession passing is a threat to their religion
1 week, 1 day ago

Stop Holi for 2 hours, says Darbhanga mayor Anjum Ara: How political mollycoddling emboldens violence instigators who then think a procession passing is a threat to their religion

Op India  

In a Hindu-majority India, ‘secular’ politicians take delight in turning secularism and ‘bhaichara’ into a brutal whip against the Hindus to pander to Muslims. On 12th March 2025, Anjum Ara, the Mayor of Bihar’s Darbhanga issued a statement asking Hindus to take a “two-hour break” from Holi celebration to accommodate Jumma Namaz on Friday. In her statement, Darbhanga Mayor Anjum …

Jharkhand: Stones thrown, shops torched during clash over Shivratri decorations
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jharkhand: Stones thrown, shops torched during clash over Shivratri decorations

India Today  

A violent clash broke out between two communities in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh over the hoisting of flags and setting up of loudspeakers for the Maha Shivratri festival on Wednesday. The incident, which happened at Hindustan Chowk, saw stones being thrown by both sides, resulting in several injuries. As of now, the situation is under control and peaceful," said Hazaribagh Deputy Commissioner …

Maharashtra: Stone Pelting Among 2 Groups After Minister's Driver Blows Car Horn
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Stone Pelting Among 2 Groups After Minister's Driver Blows Car Horn

ABP News  

A clash broke out between two groups in Maharashtra's Jalgaon on Wednesday after state minister Gulabrao Patil's driver blew a car horn that irked locals of Paladhi village. The row began after a driver carrying the Shiv Sena minister's family blew the horn of the car. "On Tuesday night, a fight broke out over a minor dispute between two groups …

Sambhal violence: Uttar Pradesh Police release pictures of accused involved in stone pelting
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sambhal Clash: Stone Pelting on Police, Vandalism in Homes – Eyewitness Reveals Shocking Details
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sambhal Clash: Stone Pelting on Police, Vandalism in Homes – Eyewitness Reveals Shocking Details

ABP News  

A major update has come regarding the violence in Sambhal, where the Commissioner has confirmed the deaths of four people. According to the police, post-mortem reports for two of the deceased bodies have been released, revealing that both victims died from gunshot wounds caused by a 315 bore bullet. The incident has the potential to escalate into communal tension, prompting …

Three killed in clashes during violent protest against Sambhal mosque survey in Uttar Pradesh
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Two injured in communal clash in Gujarat's Bharuch; 17 detained: Police
6 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
6 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 …

Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured
8 months ago

Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured

Hindustan Times  

More than a dozen people, including a few policemen, received minor injuries during a stone-pelting incident that took place between two sides over Muharram procession in the Panderpala locality of the Wasseypur area of Dhanbad late on Wednesday, officials said. Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured In another incident, two groups of procession participants clashed with …

Stones pelted on procession in Thane amid Ram Temple celebration, second incident within 24 hours
1 year, 2 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 …

6 injured in stone pelting in Bihar’s Chapra during Durga idols immersion
1 year, 4 months ago

6 injured in stone pelting in Bihar’s Chapra during Durga idols immersion

Hindustan Times  

At least six people were injured in a communal clash that broke out early Friday morning in Bihar’s Saran district during a procession of Durga idols, on the way to immersion, police said. Immersion of Goddess Durga Police said the incident took place in the New Bazar locality of Chapra Town, where people pelted stones at the procession while it …

Karnataka: Communal violence erupted in Shivamogga district, curfew imposed
1 year, 5 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, …

Day after Muharram clashes, Delhi police file fresh cases
1 year, 7 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 …

Violence breaks out on day of Hindu religious processions in India, leaving dozens injured
1 year, 11 months ago

Violence breaks out on day of Hindu religious processions in India, leaving dozens injured

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 Violence between Hindus and Muslims …

Stone-pelting in Vadodara during Ram Navami celebrations
1 year, 11 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 …

Vandalism, violence reported during Saraswati immersion in Bihar and Jharkhand
2 years, 1 month ago

Vandalism, violence reported during Saraswati immersion in Bihar and Jharkhand

Op India  

Tensions gripped several cities and towns across Bihar and Jharkhand after Saraswati idol immersion witnessed vandalism, violence, and stone-pelting. Earlier yesterday, a firing incident took place during the Saraswati Puja idol immersion procession near Gandhi Maidan in the capital Patna. Similarly, Jharkhand, too, witnessed violence and vandalism as anti-social elements attacked devotees participating in the Saraswati Idol immersion procession. Officials …

Petty brawl turns communal leading to stonepelting in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Read details
2 years, 2 months ago

Petty brawl turns communal leading to stonepelting in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Read details

Op India  

Two people suffered injuries during stone pelting, following a scuffle, which broke out between some people over buying meat from a shop in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh, reported news agency ANI. As per the report, a brawl took place between some people at a meat shop with the shop owner, near Sarai Sultani Police Chowki, under the Sasni Gate Police Station …

UP: Mob of Muslim men gathers at school gate to harass girls, assaults staffer and his family members for trying to stop them
2 years, 4 months ago

UP: Mob of Muslim men gathers at school gate to harass girls, assaults staffer and his family members for trying to stop them

Op India  

Communal violence erupted in the Majhavali village of the Baniyather in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, according to reports, after some schoolgirls were teased by men from another community. + — Ashwini Shrivastava November 14, 2022 The stone pelting started after Hindus in the village protested against some Muslim harassing Hindu schoolgirls. Soon, the altercation took the form of communal violence where …

Gujarat: Several injured as 2 groups clash in Vadodara over Diwali firecrackers, 19 detained
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat: Several injured as 2 groups clash in Vadodara over Diwali firecrackers, 19 detained

Firstpost  

Vadodara: Even as the whole country celebrated the holy festival of Diwali, Vadodara in Gujarat was rocked by violence. There was a fierce fight between two groups at the communally sensitive Panigate area here and stone pelting also took place. A police party, that had reached the spot upon receiving information about the incident was also attacked with petrol bombs. …

Gujarat: Stones pelted during Ganpati idol procession in Vadodara
2 years, 6 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 …

Violent clashes erupt during Muharram procession in Bareilly and Varanasi, Islamists pelt stones, video viral
2 years, 7 months ago

Violent clashes erupt during Muharram procession in Bareilly and Varanasi, Islamists pelt stones, video viral

Op India  

Violent clashes erupted on Tuesday as Islamists hurled stones in the fracas during Muharram processions in Bareilly and Varanasi districts leading to injuries to several people. The video of the incident went viral over social media where people can be seen using bricks and stones to attack during the Muharram procession. Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police Varanasi Suryakant Tripathi stated that …

Watch | CCTV camera shows stone pelting between two groups in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri
2 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

Jodhpur clashes: Curfew imposed in 10 areas till tomorrow midnight. Details here
2 years, 10 months ago

Jodhpur clashes: Curfew imposed in 10 areas till tomorrow midnight. Details here

Live Mint  

Day after clashes erupted in the Jalori Gate area and a fresh spate of violence was reported, including stone-pelting on the police, a curfew has been imposed in 10 police stations of Jodhpur city on Tuesday. Udai Mandir, Nagori Gate, Khanda Phalsa, Pratap Nagar, Dev Nagar, Soor Sagar and Sardarpura are among the police stations limits where the curfew has …

BJP Leaders Claim Stones Hurled at Shobha Yatra in Andhra's Nellore, Call for 'Bulldozer Justice'
2 years, 10 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, 11 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 …

Mob pelts stones at Police station, Hanuman Temple and Hospital in Hubli
2 years, 11 months ago

Mob pelts stones at Police station, Hanuman Temple and Hospital in Hubli

Op India  

Amidst cases of stone-pelting outbreaks on Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatras emerging from Delhi’s Jahangirpuri to Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool, news has come of similar attacks at multiple locations from Karnataka’s Hubli. Reportedly, an enraged mob resorted to pelting stones at the old Hubli police station after supposed inaction from the police over an ‘objectionable’ WhatsApp status on Saturday …

Delhi Police: Attempt made to create communal tension in Jahangirpuri
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Police: Attempt made to create communal tension in Jahangirpuri

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After 14 people were arrested in the Jahangirpuri violence case, Delhi police on Sunday said that there was an attempt to create communal tension by stone-pelting on Hanuman Jayanti, claimed the FIR copy of the incident filed by Inspector Rajeev Ranjan. On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, there was an attempt to create communal tension by stone-pelting," as …

After Delhi, clashes reported in Andhra, K'taka on Hanuman Jayanti
2 years, 11 months ago

After Delhi, clashes reported in Andhra, K'taka on Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

Police in Andhra Pradesh have taken 20 people into custody after violence Saturday between members of two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Kurnool district, news agency ANI reported quoting officials. Karnataka | A stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station, Hubli "20 persons taken into custody based on videos and are being interrogated," a senior police …

Over 45 arrested, 12 cops injured after stones pelted at Hubli police station in Karnataka
2 years, 11 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 …

Cop shot, 7 injured as groups clash in Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

Cop shot, 7 injured as groups clash in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Clashes broke out between Hindu and Muslim groups during a religious procession in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Saturday, injuring six policemen and a resident, days after similar violence in six states in similar circumstances. The incident took place when a procession of 350-400 people to mark Hanuman Jayanti was crossing Jahangirpuri’s C block, where a scuffle first broke out …

Violence after stones pelted at Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 11 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 …

From Delhi riots to Hanuman Jayanti stone-pelting: How police face the brunt of clashes
2 years, 11 months ago

From Delhi riots to Hanuman Jayanti stone-pelting: How police face the brunt of clashes

India TV News  

The stone-pelting between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession has left several people injured. Delhi riots: Two cops dead Two police officers, who were in the frontlines to contain the Delhi riots, lost their lives in the clash. Khargone violence: SP injured in riot Khargone SP Siddharth Choudhary suffered bullet injuries in his left leg while controlling riot in …

Rajasthan: Govt prohibits watching Shobha Yatras from terrace, places restrictions on DJs
2 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan: Govt prohibits watching Shobha Yatras from terrace, places restrictions on DJs

Op India  

In the aftermath of the Karauli stone-pelting incident on April 2, 2022, the Congress-led government in Rajasthan prohibited the hoisting of religious flags on homes. It also placed several restrictions like the use of DJs during processions and Shobha Yatras, which are being carried out to mark many ongoing and upcoming Hindu festivals such as Durga Ashtami, Ram Navami, Mahavir …

Gujarat: Communal clash erupts again in Himmatnagar, four detained by police
2 years, 11 months ago

Gujarat: Communal clash erupts again in Himmatnagar, four detained by police

Firstpost  

According to Superintendent of Police Vishalkumar Vaghela, it was a minor flare-up and tear gas shells were also lobbed to disperse the mob. Ahmedabad: At least four people were detained by police after members of two different communities engaged in stone-pelting in Himmatnagar town of Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district, officials said. Earlier on Sunday, Himmatnagar town witnessed violence, stone-pelting and clashes …

Communal tension flares up in 7 states
2 years, 11 months ago

Communal tension flares up in 7 states

Hindustan Times  

Two people were killed, several injured, and homes and vehicles set ablaze in incidents of communal violence in at least six states across the country on Ram Navmi. A view of the site after communal clash during Ram Navmi procession in Himmatnagar on Sunday While one person was killed in clashes in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga district, another lost his life in …

Communal clashes reported in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand during Ram Navami; curfew imposed in MP's Khargone city
2 years, 11 months ago

Communal clashes reported in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand during Ram Navami; curfew imposed in MP's Khargone city

Firstpost  

In each incident police reported that stones were pelted at religious processions that led to clashes between two communities Gujarat, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh witnessed communal clashes on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday. When the Ram Navami procession started from the Talab Chowk area near the district headquarters stones were pelted at the gathering, prompting the police to …

Husband of AIMIM councilor arrested for stone-pelting in Hubli, Karnataka
2 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

Dozens injured in stone pelting during religious procession in Rajasthan's Karauli, curfew imposed
2 years, 11 months ago

Dozens injured in stone pelting during religious procession in Rajasthan's Karauli, curfew imposed

India Today  

At least 42 people, including four police officials, were injured after some unidentified persons allegedly pelted stones at a motorcycle rally taken out as part of a religious procession in Rajasthan’s Karauli on Saturday, April 2. Additional police force has been deployed to maintain law and order,” Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, district collector, Karauli, was quoted as saying by PTI. Following …

Muslim mob attacks 2 men for playing Holi near a mosque in Bareilly
3 years ago

Muslim mob attacks 2 men for playing Holi near a mosque in Bareilly

Op India  

On Friday, the festival of Holi in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district turned violent as the people from the Muslim community attacked two persons who were playing with the colors in the areas surrounding a mosque. Himanshu Patel, Bareilly chief of the ‘Rashtriya Yogi Sena’ tweeted the video to Bareilly Police and said, “Muslim people surrounded and attacked two bike-riding Hindu …

Uttar Pradesh: Islamists pelt stone at Hindus celebrating Holi, 3 arrested
3 years ago

Uttar Pradesh: Islamists pelt stone at Hindus celebrating Holi, 3 arrested

Op India  

Holi celebrations in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh took a communal turn when some members of a ‘particular community’ took offence to DJ music being played by Hindus as part of the festival’s celebrations. प्रकरण के सम्बन्ध में थाना अमरोहा नगर पर सुसंगत धाराओं में अभियोग पंजीकृत कर मौके से 03 अभियुक्त गिरफ्तार किये गये है । वीडियो के …

Maharashtra: 35 held after violence in parts of Nanded, present situation peaceful
3 years, 4 months 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 …

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