Page 5 - Communal Violence

Over 4,000 Shias killed in 8 years in Pakistan's sectarian violence: Report

Pakistan is facing multiple fault lines that are hampering the growth of the already conditioned economy of the country, including a breakdown of law and order domestically

Jahangirpuri violence accused gets interim bail on humanitarian grounds

A court has granted bail to an accused in the Jahangirpuri violence case on humanitarian grounds

Delhi riots: Court directs medical treatment for accused Khalid Saifi

A Delhi court directed the jail authorities to provide proper medical treatment to Khalid Saifi along with medication and tests

Two accused arrested for trying to hatch communal conspiracy in UP's Bijnor

Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday evening arrested two accused who allegedly tried to hatch a communal conspiracy near the holy shrine 'Jalal Shah Mazar' in Bijnor

Uttar Pradesh: Violence erupts in Kannauj after meat found in temple

The incident took place in Rasoolabad village located within the Talgram police station limits when the temple priest, Jagdish Chandra found the pieces of meat inside the temple

Kanpur violence: Miscreants were paid, assured legal help, says SIT

Kanpur witnessed violent clashes last month after a local organisation called for a shutdown in protest against suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma's remarks about Prophet Muhammad

Amravati pharmacist's killers might be 'self-inspired' from ISIS: Officials

Umesh Kolhe was killed on June 21 by two motorcycle-borne men by slitting his throat, allegedly for supporting Nupur Sharma, who made objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammad

Adityanath tells officials to be vigilant in view of upcoming festivals

According to an official statement, he was apprised of the preparations, action plans and arrangements in view of upcoming festivals

History-sheeter Ajmer dargah cleric arrested for call to 'behead' Nupur

The Ajmer police had registered an FIR against 'khadim' Salman Chisti on Monday night

Courts have become spectator sports but can't degenerate into public brawls

The advent of 24x7 news channels, continual live-tweeting and YouTubed webcasting of proceedings have made judges and lawyers participants in a judicial content-creating version of Big Boss

UP police arrest prime accused in June 3 Kanpur violence over Prophet row

The prime accused of the June 3 Kanpur violence, which broke out during a protest against Nupur Sharma's statement against Prophet Mohammed, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police

Photos no proof that Udaipur killing accused was our member: BJP leaders

BJP leaders in Rajasthan on Saturday refuted the allegation levelled by the Congress that the main accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case in Udaipur was a BJP member.

'You and your loose tongue set the nation on fire', SC slams Nupur Sharma

Supreme Court slammed Nupur Sharma and said she should apologise to the whole country

Two accused in Udaipur killing shifted to Ajmer high-security jail

Rajasthan Police on Wednesday said that the main accused involved in the killing of the tailor in Udaipur were in touch with Pakistan-based organisation Dawat-e-Islami

SIT formed to probe conspiracy allegations against Teesta, two others

After a criminal complaint was filed with the crime branch on Saturday evening, former DGP Sreekumar and activist Teesta have been arrested

AIMIM chief Owaisi says Nupur Sharma will be projected as a 'big leader'

'I know that after six-seven months Nupur Sharma will be projected as a very big leader. It is also possible that she will be made the Delhi Chief Minister candidate'

No untoward incident in last 2 days; 218 held for violence: WB govt to HC

The West Bengal government submitted a report before the Calcutta High Court, stating that there has been no untoward incident in the last two days during protests over remarks against Prophet

Prayagraj Development Authority defends demolition of accused Javed's house

Stung by criticism over the demolition of the house of Javed Mohammad, the Prayagraj Development Authority has said that the house was demolished as it was an illegal construction

Prophet row: 337 people booked for violence in UP; 13 FIRs registered

The UP Police has so far arrested 337 people from eight districts in connection with the violence that erupted following the Friday prayers on June 10 over a remark against Prophet Mohammad

Prophet row: From UP to Assam, communal violence erupts across India

From Jama Masjid in Delhi to Howrah district in West Bengal, several states saw large communal protests during the weekend due to remarks made by Nupur Sharma on Prophet Mohammad.