2024 Bahraich violence
Appearance
Bahraich violence | |
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Date | October 2024 |
Location | Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Methods | riots, arson |
Casualties | |
Arrested | 87 [1] |
On 13 October 2024, Bahraich saw communal violence between the Hindus and the Muslims following the murder of a Hindu man named Gopal Mishra, after he climbed onto the roof of a house of Abdul Hameed and removed green flag before replacing it with a saffron flag.[2][3]
A number of vehicles and properties were burned by the rioters following the murder of Mishra. Two police officers have been suspended by the Bahraich district administration.[4]
A total of 87 arrests have been made as of 23 October.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "87 Arrests, Encounter, Vandalised Shops: The Story Of Bahraich Violence". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Sudhir Chaudhary claims Bahraich victim 'brutally tortured', cops say 'no truth'". Newslaundry. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Rashid, Omar (21 October 2024). "As UP Admin Threatens to Bulldoze Primarily Muslim Property in Bahraich, HC Offers Temporary Relief". The Wire. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Over 25 detained for Bahraich violence during immersion procession; SHO suspended". Hindustan Times. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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