Page 24 - Violence

WB CM accuses BJP workers of violence, says not against democratic protests

Banerjee also claimed that BJP had brought workers from other states for the protests. She also defended the police action against the protestors.

Somali forces end hotel attack in capital that killed 20 people

Somali authorities on Sunday appeared to have ended a deadly attack on a hotel in the capital in which at least 20 people were killed. It took Somali forces more than 30 hours to contain the gunmen who had stormed Mogadishu's Hayat Hotel on Friday evening in an assault that started with loud explosions. Ismail Abdi, the hotel's manager, told the AP that while the siege has ended, security forces were still working to clear the area. No more gunfire could be heard after 9 a.m. local time. Onlookers gathered outside the gates of the badly damaged hotel on Sunday morning, surveying the scene. Police are yet to give a detailed explanation of how the attack unfolded. It remains unclear how many gunmen entered the hotel. The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, which has ties with al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack, the latest of its frequent attempts to strike places visited by government officials. The attack on the hotel is the first major terror incident in Mogadishu si

Govt treating matter like 'trash': J'khand HC on probe of Ranchi violence

Peeved at the slow pace of investigation into the June 10 violence in Ranchi, the Jharkhand High Court observed that the state government is treating the matter like trash

Gunman in Montenegro kills 10, including 2 children; shot dead by passerby

A man went on a shooting rampage in the streets of this western Montenegro city on Friday, killing 10 people, including two children, before being shot dead by a passerby, officials said

TN govt seals AIADMK headquarters in Chennai following violent clashes

The Tamil Nadu government sealed the AIADMK party headquarters in Chennai following clashes between party members on Monday in the wake of the power struggle between former chief ministers Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam, resulting in the sealing of the party office by revenue officials."Due to the violence at AIADMK party office, RDO has sealed the party HQ. To avoid further law & order issues, either they or their advocates should be present before RDO office on July 25 to decide the control over party headquarter," said Chennai Police.Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) was appointed the AIADMK interim general secretary on Monday.A total of 16 resolutions were passed in the crucial All India Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Council meeting held on Monday in which Edappadi K Palaniswami was appointed as the party's interim General Secretary and O Paneerselvam was expelled for "anti-party" activities.Along with OPS, his supporters - JCD Prabhakar, R Vaithilingam and PH ...

LIVE: Requested Guv to ask MVA govt to prove its majority, says Fadnavis

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Mumbai's Raj Bhavan after returning from New Delhi

Guterres calls for end to violence over religious differences in India

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call to stop any violence stemming from religious differences in India.

Prophet remark row: 29 arrested so far in Ranchi violence case, says police

As many as 29 persons have been arrested in connection with violence in Ranchi, informed police on Wednesday

Prophet row: Situation peaceful in violence-hit areas, police deployed

Situation in parts of West Bengal, which had witnessed arson during protests against controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad, remained peaceful on Tuesday

Violence in Ranchi due to weak leadership, CM Soren should resign: BJP

BJP on Saturday said the violence in Ranchi in which two lives were lost was the outcome of weak leadership and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren "in the interest of the state"

Owaisi demands Nupur Sharma's arrest, says violence should be shunned

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi accused the BJP of not taking timely action against Sharma after her comments during a TV debate triggered a huge controversy.

Gender-based violence sparks debate on women safety on Chinese social media

Many described these incidents as an "epidemic of gender-based violence". There was also outrage among netizens on the reporting of an incident which termed it as a "clash" rather than an "attack".

227 people arrested from various districts of UP over Friday protests

A total of 227 people were arrested from various districts of Uttar Pradesh in connection with Friday violence, a senior police official has said. In a statement issued here on Saturday, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said, "227 persons have been arrested in the state for Friday violence. This includes 68 in Prayagraj, 50 in Hathras, 48 in Saharanpur, 28 in Ambedkarnagar, 25 in Moradabad, and eight in Firozabad." People pelted stones at police personnel in Prayagraj and Saharanpur as people took to rowdiness during their protests after Friday prayers. At least four other cities witnessed similar scenes during the marches that were carried out to decry the offensive remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. In Prayagraj, the mob set on fire a few motorcycles and carts and also attempted to set ablaze a police vehicle. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse the mobs and restored peace, police said. One

Sri Lanka's attorney general asks police to launch probe into violence

Sri Lanka's Attorney General asked the police chief to conduct an urgent and full-fledged investigation into the violent clashes

Jodhpur curfew extended till 6 May, 140 persons arrested in violence

The curfew that was imposed in Rajasthan's Jodhpur following incidents of violence in the district has been extended till May 6, as per an order issued by the District Police Commissioner."The curfew imposed in Jodhpur Commissionerate area on May 3 has been extended till May 6...Raikabagh Palace Bus Stand and Raikabagh Railway Station have been excluded from the curfew," read the order.The students and teachers appearing for the examination have been exempted from the curfew. Also, personnel engaged in medical services, bank officials, Judicial officers and media personnel are exempted from the curfew."Newspaper hawkers will also be allowed to distribute the newspapers," the order added.Meanwhile, internet services remain suspended in the district."The decision to resume mobile internet services will be taken after assessing the law & order situation. Currently, mobile internet services remain suspended," said Himanshu Gupta, Jodhpur District Magistrate.Currently, the situation .

WB CM Mamata Banerjee pulls up Bengal police for violence, rape cases

Facing criticism for the incidents, she pulled up senior police officers saying that their sources have failed in providing them with inputs leading to such incidents in Birbhum and Nadia district

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai calls Hubballi violence a 'big conspiracy'

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai called the violence that erupted in the city over an alleged social media post, a 'big conspiracy' and said his government has taken the incident seriously.

Police denies attempts made to hoist saffron flags at Jahangirpuri mosque

During a media briefing, Asthana asserted that those involved in the violent clashes will not be spared irrespective of class, creed or religion

Jahangirpuri violence: Forensic team reaches ground zero amid security

Jahangirpuri violence: The clashes broke out when the Shobha Yatra procession was passing through the road just next to Kusal Cinema Hall, on the opposite side of which is a mosque.

Delhi violence: Special Cell or Crime Branch to take over Jahangirpuri case

The Special Cell or the Crime Branch of Delhi Police is likely to take over the Jahangirpuri violence case in which eight police personnel and a civilian were injured