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TopicCommunal violence

Topic: Communal violence

Day after chargesheet in Sambhal violence case, police says SP MP talked to Jama Masjid’s president

On 24 Nov, clashes erupted in Sambhal after a court ordered survey of the ASI-protected Shahi Jama Masjid. 4 people were killed and several including 29 official personnel injured.

Coastal Karnataka on edge as murder accused ‘Hindu activist’ hacked to death in Mangaluru

Suhash Shetty was fatally attacked at one of the busiest intersections of the city, in what was likely a retaliatory killing.

Nagpur violence: Prohibitory orders imposed after another clash broke out in city’s Hansapuri area

Violence had erupted in Nagpur amid rumours that a holy book was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Security forces deployed in Jharkhand’s Giridih after communal clash during Holi celebrations

The incident occurred when a Holi procession was passing through a street near the Ghodthambha Chowk. An altercation between two communities led to chaos, which lasted for around an hour.

Row over film on 2020 Delhi riots ahead of polls. Director says ‘no involvement of BJP in film’

The film got embroiled in a row when Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi held a press conference on 26 January, urging the Election Commission to halt its release.

What Nehru said about Sambhal: Hindus are aggrieved, Muslims are top dogs

MK Gandhi sent Jawaharlal Nehru to Sambhal in 1924 to study an incident of communal violence. Nehru describes the Jama Masjid as a “fine temple” built by Prithvi Raj.

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After communal clashes in Bahraich, 20+ properties in accused’s area get anti-encroachment notices

After group of Muslim men allegedly killed a Hindu man during a Vijayadashami procession, sparking violence, notices have been served to 23 houses in accused Abdul Hameed's neighbourhood.

UP man booked, 30 detained over Bahraich violence that killed 1

The face-off occurred Sunday when a Durga immersion procession was passing through Mansoor village.

Internet snapped, no VHP or Bajrang Dal in organising committee. Nuh ready for Jalabhishek Yatra

Nuh Police have covered all their bases to avoid repeat of last yr, when communal clashes broke out during yatra. Moreover, this yr, Bajrang Dal & VHP are not involved in organising it.

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Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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