Violence

Reading Violence: Gender injustice in India and its dimensions

As is visible in the data analysed in this analysis, the three worst offending states were Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

101 adults arrested, 9 minors detained in Palghar lynching case

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh warns against giving incident a communal colour

Kabul Gurudwara Attack being used to stir Anti-Muslim sentiment

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Gurudwara in Kabul, the Anti-Muslim IT cells in India have gone into overdrive to stir up communal hate. As Sikhs, we refuse to be a part of this rhetoric!

26 killed in ISIS terror attack on Gurudwara in Kabul

Fear that anti-Muslim sentiments could derail interfaith relations amidst Covid-19 pandemic

Meghalaya: Four arrested in Bara Bazar ethnic violence case

Men had gone on a stabbing spree against non-tribals after clashes is wake of the killing of a KSU member in East Khasi Hills district

Delhi HC asks govt to expedite DNA testing of Delhi riot victim

The government was unable to present legal provision which requires court orders to conduct DNA test

Delhi Pogrom victims need your help more than ever

A group of volunteers has been raising funds for families displaced during the Delhi Pogrom. With less than ideal provisions of relief camps and the imminent threat of COVID-19, these families need your help now!

Four accused in Coimbatore unrest charged under NSA

The police acted fast after initially booking only the suspects belonging to Muslim community under UAPA

Is the Delhi Pogrom 2020 really over?

Nearly a month later, the survivors are still traumatised from the loss of life, livelihood, homes, and have little hope from the authorities

Delhi violence: Concerned citizens write to Delhi govt asking for enhanced compensation

The letter suggests CM to take into account some additional factors while determining compensation to the affected persons

“Everyone has been Silenced”: a comprehensive report on UP violence and its aftermath

The report by Citizens Against Hate (CAH), gives detailed account of alleged episodes of police excess, destruction of property and targeted violence in UP

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