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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicHaryana violence

Topic: Haryana violence

6 months after Nuh violence, Haryana Police cite UAPA against 80 accused in 3 cases

Police shared information in court while opposing bail applications by 2 accused. 'Provisions added with malicious intent' to deny them bail, alleged Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed.

Empty roads, heavy security & then relief in Nuh — jalabhishek held peacefully at 3 temples

Although the Haryana district is no longer under curfew, shops, schools & hospitals remained closed Monday. Muslims in the area, wary of any 'mischief from other side', remained indoors too.

‘I’ll be home soon’ — in Nuh, families remember last words of loved ones they lost in communal violence

Two home guards, two Bajrang Dal members and a sweet maker were among those killed in the violence. Families are still in shock as they try to come to terms with their loss.

Bulldozer justice is pushing Muslims backward. But it’s women & children who suffer the most

The bulldozer worsened the plight of women and children who were already traumatised by the communal violence of 31 July.

After Nuh violence, police left battling ‘rumours’: ‘Worshippers raped, attack on Hindus at hospital’

Nuh deputy commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata has appealed to public to not pay heed to rumours and said 11 FIRs have been registered so far for alleged spreading of rumours related to the violence.

Targeting Muslims or anti-encroachment drive? — Nuh demolition puts spotlight on action after clashes

Locals claim demolition drive, which began after 31 July communal violence, meant to teach Muslims in Nuh a lesson. Similar pattern of punishment observed in the past in other states.

Muslims in Nuh say sons being targeted — ‘he had gone for tuition that day. Next day he was arrested’

Some Muslim families claim their sons & brothers in custody are under 18 and police specifically targeted men from their community. Nuh police deny, say action taken against Hindus too.

‘BJP conspiracy to polarise’ or ‘unprovoked attack’? Haryana’s khaps divided over Nuh

Meetings in Hisar & Uchana saw several khap representatives condemn the violence, blaming the BJP-JJP govt. But not all khap leaders agree, say meetings fulfilled 'opposition agenda'.

AAP, BJP clash after murder case lodged against Haryana AAP leader over Bajrang Dal activist’s death

Javed Ahmed has been accused of instigating a mob to kill Bajrang Dal activist Pradeep Kumar and companions, who were returning from religious procession that turned violent in Nuh.

Smear campaign against Muslims instead of bringing perpetrators to book — Urdu press on Nuh violence

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?