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Hindus and Muslims lived cheek by jowl in New Delhi for generations until a minor quarrel over parking led to a communal clash and newspaper headlines. But within weeks, thanks to saner elements in both communities and a little nudging from Delhi Police, social harmony has been restored in the Hauz Qazi area of the old city and locals of …

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Ever since the attack of the Durga Mandir in Hauz Qazi in Delhi, security personnel had been deployed to prevent any further violence. Now, as reported by Jagran, the paramilitary forces and police would remain in the Lal Kuan area of Hauz Qazi for 8 months. According to the police, there were nearly 700 security personnel in Lal Kuan until …

In Delhi’s Hauz Qazi temple desecration case, five persons including four juveniles arrested so far. Amulya Patnaik, Commissioner of Police, Delhi and other top officials visited Hauz Qazi area on Friday to review security arrangements. On Thursday, Delhi police said they have arrested one more person in connection with the vandalising of a temple in Chawri Bazar, which had led …

The incident in Delhi’s Chawri area could be a political turning point. Cabinet Minister and Delhi BJP leader Harsh Vardhan visited the area the next day and assured the locals that those who have vandalised the temple won’t be spared. In Seelampur, AAP’s Haji Ishraq defeated veteran Congress leader Chaudhary Mateen Ahmed who was elected to the Delhi Legislative Assembly …

The BJP on Wednesday accused Delhi Cabinet Minister Imran Hussain of being involved in an attack on a Hindu temple in Hauz Qazi area of the old city, with the Minister calling the claim "baseless and false" and filed a police complaint against BJP leaders. Among the BJP leaders who made the allegations were former Union minister and BJP's Rajya …

Post meeting with Amit Shah, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik said he briefed the home minister on the current situation in Hauz Qazi area of the national capital. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly reprimanded the Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik over communal clashes in Old Delhi’s Hauz Qazi area which lead to a Durga temple in the area being …

Locals on Wednesday offered prayers at the Durga temple which was vandalised during clashes between two groups in Hauz Qazi area, in Delhi, on 30 June New Delhi: Locals on Wednesday offered prayers at the Durga temple which was vandalised during clashes between two groups in Hauz Qazi area on 30 June. The Delhi Police has registered three FIRs in …

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Hauz Qazi clashes: 3 arrested for vandalising temple; Harsh Vardhan calls act ‘unforgivable’, appeals people to maintain harmony in area

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited Hauz Qazi area, where a clash broke out between two groups over the issue of parking, and a temple was vandalised. New Delhi: Union Minister and Chandni Chowk lawmaker, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on Tuesday morning visited Hauz Qazi area, where a clash broke out between two groups over the issue of parking, and a …