Paris: Police Opened Fire On Hijab Clad Woman Making Death Threats
Paris police opened fire on a woman who threatened to blow herself up after allegedly making death threats and speaking in support of terrorism. The incident reportedly happened on a train heading into the French capital, when the police fired eight bullets, injuring the woman seriously. The incident has created an anti-terror alert since a fatal stabbing at a school on October 13 blamed on an Islamic extremist.
Tags: Hijab Clad woman, Paris Incident, Police, Open fire, Terrorism threat
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Muslim Woman Restricted To Sit For Hindi Exam, Asked To Remove Hijab: Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannalamalai region, a Muslim woman named Shabana was restricted to write her Hindi examination, because of her hijab. The administration stopped her and asked her to remove Hijab if she wishes to appear for an exam. The issue soon escalated with protests and involvement of top level educational officials, who later approved Shabana to sit for exam in Hijab. However, citing unstable condition, Shabana refused to sit.
Tags: Tamil Nadu news, Hindi Prachar Sabha, Hijab Clad woman, Examination, Education news
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Shocking Video Of Hijab Clad Woman Being Abused On Street Goes Viral
In a shocking incident, a hijab-clad woman was abused and harassed in the Makai Gate region, in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The incident went viral on social media platform, gaining criticism from the netizens. After the incident went viral, the Mumbai Police registered a case and detained three men in the case. Notably, the Aurangabad Police registered a case after the woman refused to file a case.
Tags: Aurangabad Police, Abuse Case, Hijab Clad woman, Maharashtra Case, Viral Videp
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
BJP Worker Stops Hijab Clad Women From Voting In Madurai: TN Local Body Elections
During Tamil Nadu Local Body elections in Madurai, a BJP poll worker was replaced will on duty. On February 19, at 8th ward of Melur municipality, a BJP worker stopped a hijab clad women from voting. People raised objection towards the BJP worker and called the police. Following the ruckus, the BJP worker was asked to leave the spot. Notably, on February 19, Tamil Nadu is conducting local body elections.
Tags: BJP Worker, Hijab Clad woman, Madurai Municipality, Tamil Nadu local body elections, Tamil Nadu
Courtesy: One India