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Fractured Fault lines: Violence, governance gaps, and rising tensions across Odisha
From church vandalism and communal flashpoints to tribal resistance, welfare exclusions, and political impunity—recent developments point to deepening fault lines in Odisha’s social and administrative landscape
Azizia Madrasa: Burning of just a Madrasa or Cultural Genocide?
The iconic Azizia Madrasa and Library in Bihar Sharif were set on fire on 31st March, 2023 in communal violence that erupted during the Shobha Yatra organized by Bajrang Dal.
Haryana: Resolutions banning entry of Muslims traders withdrawn after authorities send show-cause notice
On August 3 and 4, around 50 village panchayats from three districts collectively signed boycott letters against Muslim traders, renting houses to Muslims
Growing calls for social and economic boycott of Muslims surfacing on social media, plea in the Supreme Court
In the plea moved, Kapil Sibal highlighted the open calls for killing and boycott of Muslims being made pan-India, action against participating police officers failing to prevent hate speeches in rallies sought
Assam mob brutally tortures tribal and Muslim men
Two men are mercilessly attacked by a mob in Magurmari, Kokrajhar, Assam, in a shocking incident of violence
Alarm bells must set off in the country on the hate killings by RPF constable Chetan Singh, says PUCL
Day to day trial, transparent and independent investigation, fair compensation and sensitisation and training to Railway officials is a must, demands PUCL Maharashtra
‘Ethnic cleansing by State?’ HC stops Haryana’s Nuh & Gurugram demolitions
Taking suo motu notice of the highly publicised demolitions by the Haryana government over the past one week’s of escalated communal tensions at Nuh, and Gurugram earlier, the high court, quotes the Constitution and due process of law
Encroachment or rioting, what was the offence of the ones whose houses were bulldozed in Haryana?
Haryana Home minister says homes of “rioters” being demolished while officials present at the scene provide illegal encroachments as the reason, 250 shanties demolished under “bulldozer justice”
Mobsters target Muslim trade in Gurugram
Looting and vandalism cripples’ their financial condition in violence hit areas
CJP petitions NCM and DGP, Haryana as anti-minority violence spreads takes grip in the state
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Complaint highlights violations of provisions of IPC and Arms Act, provides videos showing members of Bajrang Dal taking out rallies, raising offensive and genocidal slogans while police stands nearby
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