religious violence
Antisemitic Violence in Australia: A Timeline of Attacks Since October 2023
Dec 15, 2025 12:42 am CST
Australia has experienced a disturbing surge in antisemitic violence since October 2023, with attacks escalating from vandalism to deadly shootings. This comprehensive timeline documents incidents targeting synagogues, businesses, and Jewish communities across Sydney and Melbourne, including the tragic Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach that claimed 12 lives in December 2025.
Man Set Ablaze Following Prayer Dispute in Uttar Pradesh Mosque: Investigation Underway
Nov 07, 2025 11:12 pm CST
A 20-year-old man was tied to a pole and set on fire following a dispute over prayer locations in a Badaun mosque. The victim survived with severe burns while police investigate conflicting evidence, including CCTV footage showing the victim purchasing petrol before the incident. Officials are examining multiple angles in this religious conflict that escalated to violence.
Police Confirm Possible Friendly Fire in Manchester Synagogue Attack During Yom Kippur
Oct 04, 2025 12:44 am CST
British police have revealed they may have accidentally shot two victims while responding to a violent attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur. The attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, was killed by police after driving into pedestrians and stabbing worshippers. The incident has shaken Britain's Jewish community and prompted renewed government pledges to combat rising antisemitism amid heightened tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
Former BJP MP Pragya Thakur Calls for Violence Against Minorities at Bhopal VHP Event
Sep 29, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Former Bhopal BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur has sparked outrage with inflammatory remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, urging Hindu women to arm themselves and prepare for violence against perceived enemies. Her speech included calls for social boycotts of minorities, accusations of "love jihad," and political attacks on India's first Prime Minister. Opposition leader Umang Singhar condemned her statements as divisive tactics meant to distract from Madhya Pradesh's pressing socioeconomic issues.
Deadly Attack at Mormon Church in Michigan: 4 Killed, 8 Injured in Shooting and Fire Incident
Sep 29, 2025 09:52 am CST
A tragic incident unfolded at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, where a gunman killed four people and injured eight others while setting the building on fire. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove a pickup truck through the church entrance during Sunday service before being fatally shot by police who responded within seconds of the emergency call. The attack adds to the concerning pattern of violence targeting places of worship across the United States.
Tauqeer Raza Arrested Following 'I Love Muhammad' Campaign Protest in Bareilly: Religious Tensions Escalate Across India
Sep 27, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Tauqeer Raza, a prominent cleric and leader of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, has been arrested following protests in Bareilly related to the controversial 'I love Muhammad' campaign. The incident is part of growing religious tensions across multiple Indian states, with violence reported after protesters clashed with police. The religious confrontation has sparked counter-protests featuring 'I love Mahadev' placards, highlighting deepening communal divisions that began in Kanpur during Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.