Tensions Rise in UP’s Sambhal: Internet Down, Schools Shut

Sambhal Clashes: SP Delegation Plans Visit, Police Make Multiple Arrests

Four people were murdered in violence during a mosque survey in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Sunday, prompting the suspension of internet services and the closure of schools. A court-ordered inspection of Sambhal’s Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid resulted in violent fights between villagers and police on Sunday morning. The mosque is the subject of a controversial … Read more

Violence Erupts in Bahraich: What Sparked the Chaos?

Violence Erupts in Bahraich What Sparked the Chaos

During a communal clash in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, a 22-year-old male was shot and died. Music playing from loudspeakers caused the altercation as the goddess Durga procession passed through the Mahrajganj neighborhood of Mansoor village. Around six additional people were hurt in shooting and stone-pelting events. In relation to encouraging the violence, police … Read more

Over 300 Indian Students Return

Over 300 Indian Students Return

Over 300 Indian students crossed via border crossings in the northeast on Friday alone as a result of the deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh, which have seen major protests for weeks. Students in Bangladesh have clashed with security forces and pro-government groups over the reinstatement of reservation in government jobs, resulting in over 100 deaths. The … Read more

One Year After Manipur Tragedy : Toll Stands at 226 Dead, 1,500 Injured, 60,000 Displaced

One Year After Manipur Tragedy : Toll Stands at 226 Dead, 1,500 Injured, 60,000 Displaced

On Friday, various groups in Manipur will commemorate one year of ethnic conflict in the state. The conflict began on May 3, last year, with at least 52 deaths in three days. Over the past year, more than 1,500 people have been injured, around 60,000 people displaced within the state, and at least 13,247 structures … Read more