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Saturday, May 11, 2024
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

RBI didn’t do heavy lifting under Subbarao. And Finance Ministry didn’t undermine the Governor

In my view as the finance secretary during UPA II govt, the least RBI could have done was not to further depress the sentiment with doomsday prophecies.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.