Maharashtra communal violence: Over 130 detained, internet shut
1 year, 10 months ago

Maharashtra communal violence: Over 130 detained, internet shut

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's Akola city and Shevgaon village in Ahmednagar district is witnessing severe communal violence for the past two days. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday instructed the police to take strict action against those behind the riots in Akola and Shevgaon and appealed to people to maintain peace and social harmony. Here are 10 updates to this big story -One person was killed and eight others, including two policemen, were injured, in a clash that broke out on Saturday night in the sensitive Old City area of Akola over a religious post on social media -Members of the two groups hurled stones at each other and indulged in large-scale vandalism. The CMO's office and police on Monday noted that the situtaion in these areas were under control -Internet services have been shut in the city to prevent the spread of rumours on social media, while curfew has been relaxed in a few areas and peace restored, said Akola Superintendent of Police Sandip Ghuge. -CM Shinde has appealed to people not to post any controversial messages or images on social media nor take the law into their own hands -Meanwhile, security guards at the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik district thwarted an attempt by a group of people from a different religion who tried to force their way into the temple premises on Saturday night -Shiv Sena leader and former Aurangabad MP Chandrakant Khaire claimed that riots were being instigated in Maharashtra to stop Muslim votes from shifting towards the Maha Vikas Aghadi

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Over 800 communal incidents in less than 3 months in Maharashtra: Cops
6 days, 9 hours ago

Over 800 communal incidents in less than 3 months in Maharashtra: Cops

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra witnessed 823 incidents of communal unrest so far since January this year including the violence in Nagpur, with demands for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb and the spreading of distorted facts on social media fomenting fresh trouble, officials said. Maharashtra in 2024 witnessed 4,836 Hindu-Muslim related communal crimes of which 170 incidents were cognisable and 3,106 non-cognisable cases, an …

'Cases Registered Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Members; No One Will Be Spared': Fadnavis On Nagpur Riots
1 week, 2 days ago

'Cases Registered Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Members; No One Will Be Spared': Fadnavis On Nagpur Riots

ABP News  

Devendra Fadnavis Interview: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that only a handful of individuals were responsible for the Nagpur riots. Meanwhile, the state's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, stated that a handful of individuals are responsible for such actions, which tarnish the city's reputation and disrupt social harmony. Speaking at ABP Network's 'Majha Vision', he said, "The VHP …

After Nagpur, Tension Simmers In Maharashtra's Dharashiv After Man Shares Aurangzeb’s Picture On Social Media Status
1 week, 3 days ago

After Nagpur, Tension Simmers In Maharashtra's Dharashiv After Man Shares Aurangzeb’s Picture On Social Media Status

ABP News  

A young man in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district posted a picture of Aurangzeb on his social media status. The recent incident comes days after large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Vidarbha's largest city after rumours began circulating about a ‘chadar' with holy inscriptions being burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad seeking the removal …

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row
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1 week, 3 days ago

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party of endangering religious sites and fostering communal discord. As of now, police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in Nagpur violence. Speaking to HT, Yadav also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s grave to highlight historical figures like Shivaji Maharaj and Swami …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content
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1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said.These videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube, an official said on Wednesday. The Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber …

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city
1 week, 3 days ago

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city

India TV News  

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city Considering the people's convenience and law and order, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal ordered the lifting of curfew from Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police station areas from 2 pm on Thursday. Curfew has been lifted in some areas in Nagpur on Thursday, three days after violence rocked …

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb
1 week, 4 days ago

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

There is ample empirical evidence that riots in India are often orchestrated by vested interests and are not spontaneous eruptions of social tensions. For days since the Budget session began on March 3 in Maharashtra, the ruling right-wing parties have persistently invoked the legacy of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a political talking point. Yet, instead of addressing these urgent concerns, …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her

Deccan Chronicle  

A group of rioters allegedly touched a woman constable inappropriately and tried to disrobe her during the violence that broke out in Nagpur city after protests against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, officials said on Wednesday.The mob also hurled petrol bombs at the police during the violence, they said, adding that the police have so far arrested 51 rioters and slapped …

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages
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1 week, 4 days ago

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages

Hindustan Times  

Curfew remains enforced for the second consecutive day on Wednesday across 10 police station limits in Maharashtra's Nagpur following the violent clashes that erupted on March 17. Heavy police bandobast in the Chitnis Park area where tension prevailed following VHP-Bajrang Dal protests over removal of Aurangzeb's tomb from the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. According to …

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city

The Hindu  

“The law and order situation in Nagpur, which was rocked by violence on Monday night, is under control but a curfew continues in many sensitive areas of the city,” a senior official said on Wednesday. Violence erupted in central Nagpur’s Chitnis Park in the Mahal area on Monday, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of …

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News
1 week, 4 days ago

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the violent clashes in central Nagpur on Monday, the city's Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal led a route march on Tuesday in the riot-affected areas. The march covered key locations, including Chitnis Park Chowk, Bhalsarpura Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, Seva Sadan Chowk, Geetanjali Talkies Chowk, and Hanspuri Road, where another incident of unrest was reported the previous night. Commissioner Ravindra Singhal …

Nagpur Violence: ATS Investigation Ongoing into Nagpur Riots | ABP News
1 week, 4 days ago

Nagpur Violence: ATS Investigation Ongoing into Nagpur Riots | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the violent clashes in central Nagpur on Monday, the city's Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal led a route march on Tuesday in the riot-affected areas. The march covered key locations, including Chitnis Park Chowk, Bhalsarpura Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, Seva Sadan Chowk, Geetanjali Talkies Chowk, and Hanspuri Road, where another incident of unrest was reported the previous night. Commissioner Ravindra Singhal …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates

ABP News  

Curfew continued on the second day in ten police station limits of Nagpur after violence erupted on March 17 in the Maharashtra city as a row over the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb resulted in clashes and vandalism, leaving several police personnel injured. Here are the top updates on Nagpur violence: Curfew continues on the second day in 10 …

Situation under control in violence-hit Nagpur, curfew remains in sensitive areas
1 week, 4 days ago

Situation under control in violence-hit Nagpur, curfew remains in sensitive areas

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: The law and order situation in Nagpur, which was rocked by violence on Monday night, is under control but a curfew continues in many sensitive areas of the city, a senior official said on Wednesday. Another official said that more than 2,000 armed police personnel have been deployed in the sensitive areas. Violence erupted in central Nagpur's Chitnis Park …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. If Fadnavis and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission …

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur violence pre-planned, Opposition asks Fadnavis to resign
1 week, 5 days ago

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur violence pre-planned, Opposition asks Fadnavis to resign

The Hindu  

The violence in Nagpur led to a political firestorm on Tuesday as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the incident “premeditated”, whereas Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde termed it a conspiracy questioning “where the petrol bombs came from”. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked Mr. Fadnavis to resign if the “double engine government” has failed. Bharatiya Janata Party State chief Chandrashekhar …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Imposed, Over 50 Arrested
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Imposed, Over 50 Arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: More than 50 people have been arrested and curfew imposed in parts of Nagpur a day after communal violence erupted in the city over the demands for removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra CM also said that ‘Chhaava’ film has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb, but added that the violence was pre-planned after a rumour. …

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur remains tense with a curfew imposed after protests against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in the Maharashtra city. Nagpur: Police personnel near charred remains of a vehicle, a day after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that the violence was premeditated, …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence
1 week, 5 days ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. Aaditya Thackeray raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling of recent violence in Nagpur The Shiv Sena leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence
1 week, 5 days ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. The Shiv Sena UBT leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur, highlighting the Chief Minister’s Office ‘s lack …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the communal violence that broke out in parts of Nagpur city on Monday was a pre-planned attack and there was a specific pattern behind the riots by groups of people. Violence broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area on Monday after members of Hindu right-wing outfits including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad …

'Mob had weapons, trolley full of stones…': Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence; says 3 police officers severly injured
1 week, 5 days ago

'Mob had weapons, trolley full of stones…': Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence; says 3 police officers severly injured

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the communal violence in Nagpur appears to be a premeditated conspiracy, and the mob had targeted specific houses and establishments. Speaking in the legislative assembly, Devendra Fadnavis said 33 police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police, were injured in the violence, and one of the senior officials was attacked with an …

'Nagpur Clashes 'Govt-Sponsored', BJP's T Raja Inciting Violence': Maharashtra LoP Vijay Waddetiwar
1 week, 5 days ago

'Nagpur Clashes 'Govt-Sponsored', BJP's T Raja Inciting Violence': Maharashtra LoP Vijay Waddetiwar

ABP News  

Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday after stones were hurled at the police amid rumours that the Quran was burnt during a protest by a right-wing organisation demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Reacting to the violence in Nagpur, Leader of Opposition Party in Maharashtra Assembly and Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar said, "This is a government- #WATCH | Mumbai | …

Nagpur violence: ‘Well-planned attack,’ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns ‘no one has right…’
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Well-planned attack,’ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns ‘no one has right…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned on Tuesday that no one has permission to take law and order into their own hands. He further stressed that Chhava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb still, “everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful,” he said. A curfew has been imposed in multiple areas of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik …

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that there was a conspiracy behind the Nagpur violence. VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such kind of a brutal incident was never witnessed before. Those who support Aurangzeb should read history and… pic.twitter.com/CizmWttiJi — Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 "The Nagpur incident was unfortunate. #WATCH | …

Nagpur violence reaches Parliament: ‘CM Devendra Fadnavis failed in his Rajdharma,’ says Congress MP
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence reaches Parliament: ‘CM Devendra Fadnavis failed in his Rajdharma,’ says Congress MP

Live Mint  

Nagpur violence in Parliament: The violence in Nagpur has reached the Parliament, with Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury giving a suspension notice in Rajya Sabha over the ‘complete breakdown of communal harmony and law and order’ in the Maharashtra district. Over the last several days, she said notice read, attempts were made by none less than the chief minister to weaponise …

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose
1 week, 5 days ago

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress on Monday described reports of clashes in Maharashtra's Nagpur as "deeply disturbing" and said it exposes the real face of the ideology of the ruling regime -- both at the Centre and in the state.Violence gripped areas in central Nagpur in the evening amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation …

Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes; cops say situation stable
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes; cops say situation stable

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur violence updates: Police disperse an agitating crowd as communal tension prevailed Chitnis park area following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur, Monday, March 17, 2025. Nagpur violence updates: Violence broke out in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday night following rumours that a holy book was burned during a protest by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Nagpur …

Curfew imposed, several injured: How Aurangzeb tomb row led to violent clashes in Nagpur | Explained
1 week, 5 days ago

Curfew imposed, several injured: How Aurangzeb tomb row led to violent clashes in Nagpur | Explained

India TV News  

Curfew imposed, several injured: How Aurangzeb tomb row led to violent clashes in Nagpur | Explained Nagpur violence: Curfew has been imposed in areas under the jurisdiction of Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shanti Nagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imambada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar police stations, police said on Tuesday. Nagpur: Curfew imposed in several areas of Maharashtra's Nagpur city after …

Nagpur violence: Devendra Fadnavis says 'Chhaava' ignited anger against Aurangzeb
1 week, 5 days ago

Nagpur violence: Devendra Fadnavis says 'Chhaava' ignited anger against Aurangzeb

India Today  

"Chhaava movie ignited people's anger against Aurangzeb," said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while speaking about Nagpur clashes in the state Assembly. "Chhaava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb still, everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful," he said blaming the Vicky Kaushal-starrer biopic movie of Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde condemned the Nagpur violence, calling it a pre-planned …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
1 week, 5 days ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the violence was a "planned conspiracy". VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such …

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row
1 week, 6 days ago

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row

India Today  

Nagpur witnessed violent clashes on Friday evening leaving more than 30 people injured hours after Hindu outfits held a protest demanding removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar. Top Points The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said the police are managing the situation following stone-throwing incidents and rising tensions in Nagpur's Mahal area. Maharashtra Minister and State BJP …

Curfew imposed in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon after violent clash between two groups
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Curfew imposed in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon after violent clash between two groups

India TV News  

Jalgaon: A curfew was on Wednesday imposed in violence-hit Paladhi village of Maharashtra's Jalgaon district after a violent clash broke out between two groups on Tuesday night. On violent clash between two groups in Paladhi village of Jalgaon, Additional SP Kavita Nerkar says, "Yesterday night, a clash broke out between two groups. On the violent clash between two groups in …

Assault on Marathi family in Kalyan sparks outrage in state legislature, accused arrested
3 months, 1 week ago

Assault on Marathi family in Kalyan sparks outrage in state legislature, accused arrested

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur: The assault on a Marathi family in Kalyan by a north Indian Maharashtra government employee, and his alleged derogatory comments against Marathi-speaking people, led to an uproar in both houses of the state legislature on Friday. Shiv Sena MLC Anil Parab raised the matter in the legislative council, where he claimed Shukla told the Deshmukhs, “Ten Marathi people sweep …

‘Police took appropriate action following Koregaon Bhima violence’
4 months ago

‘Police took appropriate action following Koregaon Bhima violence’

Hindustan Times  

PUNE Special public prosecutor Advocate Shishir Hiray while making the final arguments before the Bhima Koregaon commission hearing on Tuesday said that in the aftermath of the communal riots which took place in Bhima Koregaon on January 1, 2018, the Pune rural police took appropriate legal action as per the procedure. Special public prosecutor Shishir Hiray in final arguments before …

4 incidents of communal unrest in three months tainted Odisha's image: Patnaik
6 months ago

4 incidents of communal unrest in three months tainted Odisha's image: Patnaik

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar, Sept 30 Leader of the opposition in Odisha assembly Naveen Patnaik on Monday said four incidents of communal unrest during the initial three months of the new BJP government have tainted the state's image. 4 incidents of communal unrest in three months tainted Odisha's image: Patnaik {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Reacting strongly, the ruling BJP alleged Patnaik's statement was …

Fadnavis assures strict action against rising firing incidents in Pune
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis assures strict action against rising firing incidents in Pune

Hindustan Times  

PUNE Deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that the Pune police are taking swift action to address the recent surge in firing incidents in the city, ensuring that the culprits are apprehended and punished. Deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that Pune police are taking swift action to address the recent surge in …

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian state imposes curfew and shuts internet after fresh wave of ethnic clashes

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Indian authorities on Tuesday imposed an indefinite curfew and shut down the internet in some parts of the northeastern state of Manipur following protests from students against a fresh wave of ethnic violence, which has roiled the state for more than a year. Manipur, a state of 3.7 million people tucked in the mountains on India’s border …

Tension in Maharashtra amid stir over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
7 months, 1 week ago

Tension in Maharashtra amid stir over anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Tension gripped Jalgaon and Nashik cities in north Maharashtra on Friday after two groups clashed and stones were pelted during protests organised by a Hindu outfit to condemn atrocities on members of the minority community in Bangladesh, leaving half a dozen policemen injured while controlling the situation, officials said. In Nashik, around 200 km from Mumbai, the two groups clashed …

Indian town sets a curfew and orders police to shoot violators after deadly clashes over a mosque
1 year, 1 month ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Making a riot: The Hindu Editorial on the communal clashes in Haryana
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Gurugram violence: 'Refrain from violent actions'- US reacts to communal clashes | WATCH
1 year, 7 months ago

Gurugram violence: 'Refrain from violent actions'- US reacts to communal clashes | WATCH

India TV News  

Gurugram violence: 'Refrain from violent actions'- US reacts to communal clashes | WATCH Gurugram - the millennium city of India - witnessed communal violence on Tuesday as a mob torched a mosque in the city and killed an imam. Reacting to the communal violence in Gurugram, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller Thursday urged people to remain calm and refrain …

India’s northern Haryana state tense after 5 killed in communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Haryana violence August 1 updates | NCPCR seeks inquiry into children’s involvement in stone pelting
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Maharashtra: Protest against Manipur issue turns violent in Nashik, police personnel sustain injuries
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra: Protest against Manipur issue turns violent in Nashik, police personnel sustain injuries

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Protest against Manipur issue turns violent in Nashik, police personnel sustain injuries The march had been organized by the Eklavya Adivasi Sanghatana, a few other tribal organizations and the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi to condemn the incident in Manipur where two women were paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a mob on May 3. Protest: Around 10 police personnel were …

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash

India TV News  

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut while reacting to the recent clash in Maharashtra's Kolhapur blamed the state government for being responsible for the violence. Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday blamed Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra for being responsible for the …

3 Months, 8 Cities: Rise in Violence, Communal Tensions in Maharashtra Spur Political War of Words
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Months, 8 Cities: Rise in Violence, Communal Tensions in Maharashtra Spur Political War of Words

News 18  

The past three months have been particularly hard for Maharashtra, with eight cities of the state having faced communal tension or violence. Former state home minister and group leader of Congress in the state legislative council, Satej Patil, who also hails from Kolhapur, had said in a statement: “The situation in Kolhapur is very volatile and may lead to communal …

Protest over social media message turns violent in Kolhapur city; curfew imposed
1 year, 9 months ago

Protest over social media message turns violent in Kolhapur city; curfew imposed

The Hindu  

Tension prevailed in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra on Wednesday following a violent protest by right-wing outfits over some social media status messages reportedly glorifying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and 18th-century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan. The Kolhapur police had on Tuesday launched a probe into some social media status messages showing images of the 17th century Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and 18th-century Mysore …

Small communal fires across state stoke larger concerns
1 year, 10 months ago

Small communal fires across state stoke larger concerns

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The devastated family of Vilas Gaikwad, 41, killed this Saturday in a riot at Akola, is still clueless about why he was targeted by the mob. Apart from Saturday’s Akola riot, there have been three incidents of communal clashes in the state in the last three months alone: A Ram Navmi procession on March 30th resulted in clashes in …

Maha communal riots: Internet services restored, 115 detained
1 year, 10 months ago

Maha communal riots: Internet services restored, 115 detained

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's Akola city, which witnessed rampant communal violence break out on Saturday, where one person was killed and eight others were injured, is now calmer. On Tuesday, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Sanjay Saxena, inspected the riot-affected areas in the old city and Dabki Road. However, a curfew will remain in force from 8 pm to 8 …

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