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Brute Violence in Bengal sparks citizens’ urgent warning

A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal.

Two men convicted in case of gang rape: Muzaffarnagar 2013 communal violence

The trial court in Muzaffarnagar has convicted two men...

Even as Manipur burns, humanity thrives

Two communities clashing on the ground, with mobs on the rampage did not stop Kuki women from protecting the Meiteis and helping them get away from the angry mob, shows a ground report

Demand for President’s Rule in Manipur gains traction; more than 46,000 signatories

Mobs have been on the rampage in Manipur causing destruction of homes, vehicles and even deaths have been reported

Operation Samadhan-Prahar & the Changing Nature of Indian State

Operation Samadhan-Prahar is a relatively new initiative of the...

Two Muslim youth killed in Jharkhand, one by a cop, other by a mob

Wasim Sajjad was found tied to the back of a car by his father but the police claimed he was injured as he fell from the tractor while trying to escape the police as they chased him for smuggling sand.

Bajrang Dal convener mastermind of Bihar Sharif violence, say police

Bihar Ram Navami violence: Police officials have told the media that the plans to execute violence were executed via social media under Kundan Kumar's leadership. A WhatsApp group with as many as 457 people was formed ahead of the Ram Navami. This group was used to plot and execute the violence, the police said.

Section 144 imposed in Jamshedpur; arrests made in Bihar and Maharashtra over instances of violence during Ram Navami

In addition to this, an interim report of a fact-finding committee revealed that the recent incidents of violence in West Bengal were “pre-planned, orchestrated, and instigated”

Hindutva mobs in Bihar run amok, cause loss of Rs. 6 crores

A report by Maktoob Media has alleged that the violence and destruction of property by the mobs incurred loss of crores to the Muslim population as their shops and properties were attacked.

Ram Navami: Violent Clashes in many states of India

West Bengal’ Howrah and Maharashtra’s Aurangabad witnessed stone pelting, arson

Violence over Ram Navami procession in Bengal’s Howrah, state a particular target

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is on a dharna, says strict action will be taken against the culprits and reminded the people that Ram Navmi and Ramzan are both being observed by the people

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