communal violence

Nupur Sharma comment row: Curfew continues for 2nd day in Jammu and Kashmir's violence-hit areas

Jammu and Police administration deployed heavy security forces in the town as precautionary measures after tensions flared up on Thursday. 

Jun 11, 2022, 14:12 PM IST

Nupur Sharma comment row: Curfew imposed in Jharkhand's Ranchi after mob turns violent

A large crowd of people gathered on Main Road in Ranchi shouting slogans against Sharma and Naveen Jindal, former head of the Delhi BJP's media unit.

Jun 10, 2022, 18:36 PM IST

Bhilwara Violence: Main accused of murder still absconding, heavy tension in the area

A youth was brutally murdered in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, after which there is tension in the area. It is being told that on Tuesday night, two people stabbed the youth Adarsh ​​with a knife, after which he died in the hospital. Police have arrested three people on the charge of murder while the main accused is absconding.

May 11, 2022, 17:08 PM IST

Section 144 clamped in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur after communal clashes

Several people were taken into custody on charges of unleashing violence, reports reports IANS.

May 11, 2022, 14:23 PM IST

Popular Front of India is dangerous, trying to destabilise country: TN Governor amid communal clashes

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi also lashed out at political parties who use violence to manipulate the public and said such acts amount to terrorism.

May 06, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

Clashes in Jodhpur ahead of Eid; internet suspended

Controversy erupts over flag hoisting in Jodhpur. The clashes between the two groups were followed by stone pelting.

May 03, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

Clashes break out in Jodhpur, internet services suspended; CM Gehlot calls for peace

The two sides clashed with each other over installing a religious flag in connection with Eid, the PTI news agency reported.

May 03, 2022, 10:01 AM IST

Jahangirpuri violence: Delhi police questions prime accused Ansar's relatives in West Bengal

NSA has been imposed against Ansar, Salim, Imam Sheikh alias Sonu, Dilshad, and Ahir for their involvement in the Jahangirpuri violence, officials said.

Apr 23, 2022, 08:10 AM IST

Hindus, Muslims hug each other in Jahangirpuri; set to take out Tiranga Yatra on Sunday

Locals present during a press conference in Kushal Chowk said they will take out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in the area to represent brotherhood on Sunday, reports PTI.

Apr 22, 2022, 20:08 PM IST

Can't compromise with India's unity: PM Modi's big statement amid communal violence incidents

Remembering Sardar Patel’s vision of India, PM Modi said, “ We are a democratic nation and have three challenges before us- Equality, Globalisation and India’s unity. We can never compromise on India's unity, it is our and every civil servant’s first and foremost responsibility."

Apr 21, 2022, 12:54 PM IST

Jahangirpuri violence: Majority of shops shut, situation remains tense in area

There was heavy police presence in the Jahangirpuri area and only a few locals were occasionally seen on the roads.
The entire area has been barricaded with police asking people to take another route, as per PTI.

Apr 18, 2022, 18:41 PM IST

Mission 'Hindu Rashtra': Sadhvi Ritambara asks Hindu couples to produce 4 kids each and dedicate 2 to nation

"I would like to request all Hindu couples to produce four children each. Of these, two should be dedicated to the nation, while the rest two will be for the family," said Sadhvi Rithambara, as per PTI.

Apr 18, 2022, 16:28 PM IST

Muslim community to move MP High Court against BJP government's 'selective' demolition drive post-violence

Stating that the demolition drive has rendered several people homeless, a Muslim cleric asked why the government was punishing the family members of those who were allegedly involved in the riots, reported PTI. 

Apr 17, 2022, 09:51 AM IST

Shocked at Prime Minister's silence: 13 Opposition leaders express concern over recent communal violence

In a joint statement, leaders including Congress president Sonia Gandhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and her Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand counterparts MK Stalin and Hemant Soren, expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of hate speech and communal violence in the country

Apr 16, 2022, 18:35 PM IST

Rajasthan communal violence: Curfew extended till April 10 in Karauli, committee to submit report today

The curfew was imposed after incidents of arson and vandalism on Saturday in the wake of stone-pelting at a bike rally on Nav Samvatsar. 

Apr 08, 2022, 10:29 AM IST

Bangladesh minister blames opposition BNP for communal violence

He asserted that the government would uproot communalism from the country. 

Oct 28, 2021, 20:38 PM IST

Bangladesh violence: Death toll rises to 5 after another man succumbs to injuries

The total number of deaths from the incident now stands at five, confirmed Md Harunur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Hajiganj Police Station.

Oct 20, 2021, 06:47 AM IST

Freedom of religion under attack in Bangladesh? US condemns reports of violence

Durga Puja pandals were attacked after a rumour spread in Bangladesh earlier this month.

Oct 19, 2021, 07:04 AM IST

Attacks on Durga Puja pavilions 'pre-planned', says Bangladesh Home Minister

The alleged defamation of the Holy Quran and subsequent attacks on the Hindus in Comilla were premeditated and aimed at destroying the communal harmony in Bangladesh, the Home Minister said.

Oct 18, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

Bangladesh violence: Incident aimed at destroying communal harmony, says Home Minister Azaduzzaman Khan

“The incident was carried out with the ill-motive to destroy religious harmony and to deteriorate law and order situation in Bangladesh. Those involved in the incident will be served exemplary punishment through proper investigation,” said Bangladesh Home Minister. 

Oct 17, 2021, 18:50 PM IST