communal tension

Uttar Pradesh STF apprehended Ajay Ramavatar Pasi in Siddharthnagar, wanted by Maharashtra Police for a temple theft in Thane that sparked communal tensions. Pasi allegedly stole jewellery and cash from a Hanuman idol. The arrest, a result of strong interstate coordination, is expected to aid recovery efforts and prevent further escalation.

A murdered boy's plea for justice in Ghaziabad's Khoda colony escalated into a show of force as right-wing groups arrived, shouting communal slogans and disrupting daily life. Residents, primarily laborers, expressed unease as markets remained shut for a second day, impacting their livelihoods and safety amidst rising tensions.

A Muslim mother and son were arrested in Assam's Goalpara district after the boy allegedly tried to force two Hindu classmates to eat beef at a government school. The incident, which occurred on Friday, led to the filing of FIRs by the Hindu students' families and sparked tension in the communally sensitive area.

Ghaziabad authorities have declared the house of a teenager killed in a police encounter illegal, ordering his family to vacate it within 15 days. The 19-year-old was accused of fatally stabbing a minor boy following a dispute. The action against the family's property follows the encounter that claimed the accused's life.

Tension erupted in Mira Road, Thane, as residents clashed over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid sacrifices. The incident follows calls from Mumbai's mayor and BJP leaders for a ban on animal sacrifice in residential complexes. Muslim leaders warn such restrictions could heighten communal tensions.

The teenager accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old boy in Khoda Colony was killed in a police encounter early Sunday. Asad, 19, the prime suspect with a Rs 50,000 reward, was tracked to Vasundhara and died after being shot in the leg during an exchange of fire with police.

Tension flared in Bhatkal's Murinakatta after a disputed religious structure was rebuilt. Muslim community members objected, leading to a confrontation where some allegedly tried to dismantle the shrine. Police intervened with a lathi charge to restore order. Hindu groups condemned the youths' actions, alleging attempts to disrupt harmony, and planned protests.

In an effort to bridge divides during the ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur, the Assam Rifles organized a pivotal gathering with local leaders in the Tamenglong district. Leaders representing both the Naga and Kuki communities, along with officials from civil administration and law enforcement, took part in conversations designed to enhance mutual understanding and solidarity.

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An unlikely alliance has emerged over the demand to give the cow special national status, with some Muslim leaders backing a long-standing Sangh proposal. But will symbolism bring peace where laws and assurances have failed?

For the first time in 23 years, namaz will not be offered at Dhar's Bhojshala following a high court order declaring it a Saraswati temple. The ruling ends a 2003 arrangement dividing worship days between communities. Heavy security is in place as Hindu organizations plan a Maha Aarti, while authorities warn against unauthorized events and inflammatory social media posts.

In a surprising turn of events on Mira Road, a conflict sparked over the presence of goats brought into a housing society for Bakrid festivities, resulting in public demonstrations and police involvement. While the right to religious sacrifice is safeguarded by law, municipal regulations strictly prohibit the act within residential properties.