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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.
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
Zewan militant attack: 3 dead, 11 cops injured
In 2021, as many as 20 policemen were killed in militant attacks in the Valley; two days ago, militants killed two policemen in Bandipore
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