Uttar Pradesh violence
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.
Tragic Honor Killing in Uttar Pradesh: Man Beaten to Death for Meeting Girlfriend Forced into Marriage
Oct 30, 2025 02:14 am CST
A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district where 35-year-old Ravi was fatally beaten by villagers after attempting to meet his 18-year-old girlfriend Manisha, who was being forced into marriage. The violence triggered multiple suicide attempts, with Manisha slitting her throat upon learning of her lover's death and her uncle stabbing himself, allegedly to avoid murder charges. The case highlights the devastating consequences of honor-related violence in rural India.
Violent Confrontation in Gorakhpur: Villagers Attack Police Van Following Dispute-Related Death
Oct 22, 2025 01:06 am CST
In a tense incident in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, villagers attacked a police van with stones and sticks following the death of Hanuman Chauhan, who was injured in a Durga Puja-related dispute. The confrontation erupted when authorities allegedly failed to register a case against the accused. Several police officers were injured as protesters blocked major roads, demanding justice and family compensation before being pacified by senior officials.
Unrest In UP Town After 19-Year-Old Killed During Cattle Smugglers' Raid
Sep 16, 2025 05:16 pm CST
A village in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur is on edge after a 19-year-old student was killed during a cattle smugglers' raid to steal animals