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Cuttack plunged into chaos during Durga Puja, dozens injured as procession clashes spiral into violence

A historic city known for centuries of communal harmony faces a 36-hour curfew and internet shutdown after clashes during Durga idol immersion; authorities vow arrests as VHP rally escalates tensions, leaving 31 injured

Delhi police books VHP leader for illegal rally at Jahangirpuri

Police insists that the accused will be arrested regardless of religion but many sword-brandishing miscreants are still at large

Kashmir Hindu dies allegedly at the hands of terrorist gunmen

Disturbed by the incident, the KPSS writes a strong letter condemning society and administration alike for their apathy

Kashmir: Suspected militants claim another life

Sixth such attack in 11 days, migrant workers consider leaving region as attacks continue

Rajasthan: All you need to know about the Karauli violence

Curfew extended till April 10, as many as 23 arrested out of the 44 identified, but conspirators BJP Mayor’s husband Rajaram Gurjar, Matloob Ahamad are still absconding

14 Kashmiri Pandits, Hindus killed in Kashmir Valley after Article 370 removed: MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs told Rajya Sabha that 34 members of minority communities were killed in the Valley, “in terrorist related incidents” since 2017

Outfit named Kashmir Freedom Fighters claims responsibility for Choutigam attack 

A Kashmiri Pandit was shot at; J&K Police, reportedly said the KFF is a “fringe groups of Lashkar" 

This is what we feared: Sanjay Tickoo on the rising attacks in Kashmir since March

Kashmiri Pandits had warned that The Kashmir Files movie made them and others who lived in the UT more vulnerable; appeals for enhanced security have fallen on deaf ears

WB: TMC’s Bhadu Sheikh’s murder incites arson, at least 8 dead

The incident is fast gaining a political colour with the Opposition decrying the ruling regime and the latter refusing any internal conflicts

Shivamogga: 20 injured in violence during Bajrang Dal member’s funeral

Vehicles were set on fire and public property destroyed when miscreants resorted to stone-pelting

Dalits and Adivasis suffered violence and discrimination even in 2021

Though most of these attacks emerge from societal prejudices and historic alienation, a dispensation that has encouraged a state of impunity to targeted crimes of the most marginalised has made matters more acute

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