High Commission Letter

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Indian High Commission In UK Demands Action Against Recent Communal Violence

Following the India - Pakistan cricket match during the T20 World Cup on August 28, communal tensions flared up in Leicester in the UK, between members of the Indian-origin Hindu community. In regard to this, on September 19, the  High Commission of India in London condemned the violence perpetrated against the Indian Community in Leicester and sought immediate action against those involved in these attacks.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 07:45 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: indian high commission, India-Pakistan, Cricket, Communal Violence, UK

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Jodhpur: Groups Pelt Stones, Police Resorts To Baton-Charge

After two groups engaged in stone-pelting just a day after clashes, the police resorted to baton-charge. The agitators could be heard chanting slogans while hurling stones. The police made attempts to disperse the crowd. Navjyoti Gogoi, the Police Commissioner of Jodhpur, shared, "The situation is under control, and the flag march will be held." All internet services have been suspended in the area.

Tue, 03 May 2022 - 05:47 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: Crime, Stone Pelting, violence, Communal Violence, Police

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Devotees Offer Prayers Together At Temple, Mosque With Common Entrance In Kanpur

Amid a fresh wave of communal violence across India, devotees in Kanpur are sending out a message of religious harmony. In Kanpur's Tatmil Chowk, a Hanuman temple and a mosque share one common entrance. A temple priest shared, "Aarti and Azaan take place with cooperation of both communities." Owaisi, who also visits the mosque to offer prayers, says that there is a sense of brotherhood among all the devotees there.

Tue, 03 May 2022 - 01:22 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: Religion, temple, Mosque, Kanpur, Communal Violence, Owaisi

Courtesy: ANI

Patiala Clashes

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Internet Suspended, 1 Held Following Clashes In Patiala: Punjab

The Government of Punjab, on April 30, suspended internet and SMS services in Patiala, following clashes between two groups in the city over an anti-Khalistan procession. Police forces have been deployed in the district to maintain the law-and-order situation. Three cops have already been transferred over their failure to contain the violence. Shiv Sena leader Harish Singla has been arrested. Reportedly, four people were injured in the… read-more

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - 08:57 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: violence, curfew, Communal Violence, Riots, Punjab

Patiala Clash

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Amid Clashes In Patiala, 3 Cops Transferred

Three cops have been transferred following clashes in Patiala. Violence had broken out near the Kali Mata temple in Patiala earlier on 29th April, after an anti-Khalistan march was taken out in the area. As the situation escalated, four were left injured. A curfew had been imposed in the city in the aftermath of the clashes towards the evening, which has since been lifted.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 - 01:12 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: Communal Violence, Clashes, violence, Riots, transferred

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Communal Violence

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Minor Road Accident Leads To 'Riots' In Vadodara

A minor road accident has caused a communal storm in Vadodara, owing to the fact that the two parties involved belong to two different communities. Riots have since broken out in the area. While some rioters vandalised vehicles, others pelted stones. A combing operation was conducted by the cops in the area. Nineteen of the rioters have been arrested so far. Reportedly, the situation in Vadodara is under control now.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 - 08:52 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: communal, Communal Violence, Communal Riots, Riots, Police

Delhi Police

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Delhi Police Arrests 9 People In Jahangirpuri Violence, Tighten Security

In Delhi's Jahangirpuri region, tight security has been arranged after the recent clash amid the Hanuman Jayanti Processions, on April 16. In this regard, the city police arrested nine people, confirmed DCP North-West Usha Rangnani. DCP said, "9 persons including 8 police personnel and 1 civilian were injured and treated in a hospital. One Sub-inspector sustained a bullet injury. His condition is stable." Furthermore, investigation in the… read-more

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 - 11:30 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Communal Violence, jahangirpuri, Delhi Police, Security, Hanuman Jayanti

Anurag Thakur

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Baseless Allegations By Opposition, Says Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur denied the allegations of the opposition over PM Modi's silence in communal violence incident. On April 16, Thakur said, opposition leaders are trying to spread hatred in the country and urged people to not listen to them and maintain peace and harmony. He further questioned Congress about the violence and hate speech in Rajasthan, asking to take strict action against such violence in Congress-led Rajasthan. 

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 - 09:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Anurag Thakur, Opposition Leaders, PM Narendra Modi, Riots, Communal Violence

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.

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Bangladesh FM Should Withdraw His Statement, Demands Minority Group

The leader of the minority communities in Bangladesh's Noakhali such as Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Parishad and ISKCON temple authorities on October 31 demanded that the foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen should withdraw his statement over the recent communal violence. They said the minister's statement would ''hide the murderers and miscreants''. Reportedly, Mr. Momen said any temple was not destroyed and no one was raped during the… read-more

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 - 03:20 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Bangladesh, Communal Violence, foreign Minister, Noakhali, ISKCON

Dhaka Metropolitan Police

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Dhaka Police To Give Secutity To Hindu Temples: Communal Violence

Md Shafiqul Islam, the commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, on October 26 issued an order to tighten security at temples and other places of worship in the city to avert further communal violence. The decision was taken in a review meeting to discuss the recent anti-Hindu incidents in Bangladesh. Reportedly, police patrols have been enhanced at puja locations, and the cybercrime department has been directed to monitor social media.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 02:28 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Dhaka, hindu temple, Communal Violence, police patrolling