Page 7 - Communal Violence

Security deployed in Jahangirpuri for NDMC drive; mayor calls it 'routine'

Heavy police and paramilitary forces were deployed in violence-hit Jahangirpuri ahead of Wednesday's anti-encroachment drive in the area, even as the local mayor called it a routine exercise

Jahangirpuri violence: NSA slapped on five persons; BJP, AAP trade charges

So far, the Delhi Police has arrested 25 people in connection with the clashes that erupted during a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti

Jahangirpuri violence: Situation limps to normalcy as uneasy calm prevails

Most shops remained closed for the fourth consecutive day, but a few vegetable and fruit carts were seen on the streets near Kushal Chowk

Khargone violence: Madhya Pradesh govt allocates Rs 1 cr as relief money

This comes after communal clashes erupted during a Ram Navami procession wherein people were injured due to stone-pelting

Jahangirpuri violence 'conspiracy' to promote enmity: MoS Meenakashi Lekhi

Speaking to the media, Lekhi said, "It is a conspiracy by those who want to promote enmity to hamper law and order situation. Police are taking cognizance of the matter."

Jahangirpuri violence: Amit Shah directs Delhi Police to take strict action

Clashes broke out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the national capital's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday in which eight policemen and a civilian were injured

Police arrest 20 and apprehends two juveniles over Jahangirpuri clashes

The officials said the case has been transferred to the Crime Branch which with the help of the district police will carry out further investigation in the case

We hid in our homes as mobs clashed, fired shots: Jahangirpuri residents

Residents on Sunday largely stayed indoors while there was heavy police deployment in C-Block, the epicentre of the communal violence, and around a mosque in that area

Uneasy calm, heavy police presence in Jahangirpuri a day after violence

According to the police, there was stone-pelting and arson during the clashes between the two communities

PM Modi's silence on communal violence shocking: Opposition joint statement

This silence is an eloquent testimony to the fact that such private armed mobs enjoy the luxury of official patronage," they said in the joint statement

PM Modi should make appeal for reducing communal tension: Ashok Gehlot

Voicing concern over increasing incidents of communal tension in the country, Gehlot said development of the country is not possible without peace

Always rise above narrow considerations of caste, religion, region: Naidu

Interacting with Telugu students from various colleges of Delhi University at his official residence, Naidu advised them to develop a constructive and positive outlook in life.

Karauli communal clashes: Curfew continues, situation under control

Police on Sunday said said mobile internet remained suspended to check spread of rumours in Karauli

Several injured in communal tension in Karauli, curfew imposed

Over 25 persons were injured in the stone-pelting, leading to communal clashes, necessitating the imposition of the curfew and deployment of the additional police force

Don't harass petitioners: SC to Tripura Police on sending notice for posts

'Why should somebody be required to run to the Supreme Court? What else is this if this is not harassment,' it said

2020 Delhi riots: Man gets 5 years in jail for putting house on fire

A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced Dinesh Yadav, the first person convicted in connection with February 2020 riots, to five years in jail.

Incitement to violence: When will Supreme Court take note?

In the Tehseen Poonawala judgement, the Court had asked that a Nodal Officer be appointed in each district to monitor and identify, with police help, tendencies for vigilantism, mob-violence.

Hindutva's damaging game

Violence against minorities will affect everyone

A stark spectacle by any other name

It may be a stretch to compare this week's lynchings to the situation in Punjab in the 1980s, but they are a reminder of what can happen when politicians turn a blind eye to religious violence

SC agrees to hear plea for independent probe into Tripura violence

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea of an advocate seeking an probe into the recent "communal riots" in Tripura and the alleged complicity and inaction of the state police in it.