communal violence
53-Year-Old Man Acquitted After 33 Years in 1993 Mumbai Riots Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Dec 11, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A Mumbai court has acquitted 53-year-old Asif Ali Shaikh in a 1993 post-Babri Masjid demolition riots case after 33 years, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove his participation in the violence. The judgment highlights the prolonged legal process, as the court had previously acquitted 14 other accused in the same case between 2003 and 2023.
Violent Clash Erupts in Jabalpur Over Sale of Controversial Religious Books
Nov 25, 2025 11:28 pm CST
A violent confrontation between Hindu organizations and the SC, ST, and OBC United Front broke out in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh over the sale of controversial books allegedly containing derogatory remarks about Hindu deities. The conflict, which began at a Sunday conference and escalated to street violence by Tuesday, resulted in physical altercations, demonstrations at police headquarters, and accusations of assault from both sides as authorities struggle to maintain order.
Supreme Court Hears Bail Pleas in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Police Claim "Attack on Sovereignty"
Nov 19, 2025 12:43 am CST
The Supreme Court is hearing bail applications from activists including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Delhi Police oppose bail, arguing the violence was not spontaneous but a "well-designed attack on national sovereignty" with evidence of pre-planned communal division. The accused remain detained under UAPA as proceedings continue on November 20.
Controversial "Cauliflower Post" by Assam Minister Invokes 1989 Bhagalpur Massacre Amid Bihar Election Results
Nov 16, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Assam Minister Ashok Singhal sparked nationwide outrage with a social media post referencing "Gobi farming" following NDA's Bihar election win, evoking the horrific 1989 Bhagalpur massacre where Muslims were killed and buried under cauliflower fields. The post has drawn condemnation from opposition leaders and legal experts for glorifying communal violence, while the minister has neither deleted nor apologized for the controversial reference.
Delhi Police Claims 2020 Riots Were Planned 'Regime Change Operation' in Supreme Court Bail Hearing
Oct 30, 2025 06:43 pm CST
Delhi Police has filed a 389-page affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing Umar Khalid's bail plea, characterizing the 2020 Delhi riots as a premeditated "regime change operation" with nationwide implications. Police claim the conspiracy was timed to coincide with US President Trump's visit to attract international media attention and frame CAA protests as evidence of anti-Muslim sentiment in India. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on whether extended pre-trial detention warrants bail consideration.
Communal Tensions Erupt in Kasganj: Car Parking Dispute Leads to Violence Between Communities
Oct 24, 2025 02:17 pm CST
A minor car parking dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district escalated into a violent communal clash involving stone throwing and gunfire, leaving one person injured. Police have arrested three individuals and recovered weapons following the incident in Soron town, with authorities maintaining heightened security to prevent further violence.
NSA Invoked Against Mastermind of 2023 Sambhal Mosque Survey Violence: A Comprehensive Report
Oct 16, 2025 02:13 am CST
The article covers the invocation of the National Security Act against Mulla Afroz, the alleged mastermind behind the 2023 Sambhal violence that erupted during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. It details the circumstances of the violence that resulted in four deaths, Afroz's role in inciting the mob, and the preventive detention measures taken by authorities to maintain public order.
Engineering Student Assaulted at Hyderabad Dandiya Event After Revealing Religious Identity
Oct 02, 2025 02:46 pm CST
A 25-year-old engineering student was allegedly attacked at a dandiya celebration in Hyderabad after revealing his name to a group of individuals who approached him. The incident, which occurred at The Park Hotel, has led to police filing charges including criminal trespass and assault under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, highlighting growing concerns about religious discrimination at cultural events in the region.
Delhi High Court Denies Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain Bail in IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case
Sep 26, 2025 07:18 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the February 2020 riots. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal described the murder as part of a larger conspiracy, noting the recovery of weapons from Hussain's property and his alleged role as a mastermind in orchestrating communal violence during anti-CAA/NRC protests.