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9 Dead In Violence Across Uttar Pradesh During Citizenship Act Protests
Nine protesters were killed in clashes that erupted across Uttar Pradesh over the Citizenship Amendment Act on Friday, the state policeconfirmed. Thishas taken the total number of protest-related deaths in the state to elevenso far.
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Anti-Encroachment Drive Triggers Violence In Meerut; 150 Shanties Burnt
Over 150 shanties were burnt down and several vehicles damaged by mob that went on a rampageafter local authorities tried to remove encroachments in Meerut's Sadar Bazar area
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Week After Meerut Assault Video, Rogue Cops Get "VIP" Transfer, No Arrest
A week after a Hindu woman and a Muslim man were targeted by a group of right-wing activists and four policemen in Meerut for being friends, they seem no closer to getting justice.
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"Called Love Jihadi, Hit In Private Parts": Meerut Victim Recounts Horror
A Muslim man and his Hindu friend who were targeted by right-wing activists in Meerut on Sunday have accused police of misbehaving with them instead of trying to prevent the attackers from beating him up mercilessly. The man said he was accused by the group -- allegedly affiliated to the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad -- of indulging in "love jih...
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Assailants Open Fire, Toss Grenade At BJP Lawmaker's Uttar Pradesh Home
Unidentified assailants opened fire and threw a hand grenade on BJP lawmaker Sangeet Som's residence in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, in the early hours of Thursday, police said. The Member of Legislative Assembly or MLA is accused of inciting violence and riots in 2013's Muzaffarnagar riots case.
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Top Court Directs Senior Police Officer To Supervise Hapur Lynching Probe
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Inspector General of Police of Meerut range to supervise the investigation in the Hapur lynching case.
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Bharat Bandh Protest By Dalit Groups: What You Need To Know
Bharat Bandh on SC/ST Act: Amid angry protests, violence erupted in parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Several cities including Chandigarh, Ranchi, Barmer, Alwar and Meerut saw clashes.
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New Members of Meerut Civic Body Row Over Vande Mataram At Oath Ceremony
The controversy over the singing of Vande Mataram in the civic body of Meerut, a town in western Uttar Pradesh, surfaced again today, with a clash between the BJP and Mayawati's party that swamped the oath ceremony. While there was no actual violence, slogans were shouted, posters torn and the ceremony ended amid chaos.
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Saharanpur Violence: 2 Cases Against BJP Lawmaker Raghav Lakhanpal
Two cases have been registered against the BJP's Lok Sabha member Raghav Lakhanpal and a dozen others for a clash between two communities in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Thursday, allegedly after a group of people close to the lawmaker insisted on taking out a procession to mark Ambedkar Jayanti this year that has been banned for years to keep pea...
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Love Jihad? BJP's Claims for Uttar Pradesh Don't Add Up
Using the alleged gang-rape of a Hindu woman in Meerut, the BJP has chosen to give a communal edge to violence against women in Uttar Pradesh, saying in its political resolution that crimes against women are rising.
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Meerut: 5 Injured After Clashes Between Two Groups; Tension in the Area
At least five people were injured after clashes broke out between two groups in Meerut, in western Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
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Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLAs Sangeet Som, Suresh Rana get relief from Advisory Board
Uttar Pradesh Advisory Board on Thursday revoked the detention under NSA of two BJP MLAs, Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana, who were arrested in connection with the recent communal violence in the district.
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Meerut violence: arrested BJP MLA's wife and brother among 3,600 booked
Hundreds of paramilitary personnel are patrolling Meerut town in western Uttar Pradesh after a large gathering called to protest against the arrest of BJP MLA Sangeet Som turned violent on Sunday, ending with clashes between villagers and the police.
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Meerut panchayat to protest BJP leader Sangeet Som's arrest turns violent, 24 arrested
Violence were reported in Meerut today as supporters of BJP leader Sangeet Som, arrested for his alleged role in last month's Muzaffarnagar riots, clashed with security forces while trying to defy the ban on a proposed panchayat.
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Muzaffarnagar clashes: death toll rises to 12, Army called in
The death toll in clashes between two communities in western Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district has risen to twelve. Over 1000 Army jawans were moved from Meerut to Muzaffarnagar today while 38 companies of the paramilitary forces have been deployed.
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9 Dead In Violence Across Uttar Pradesh During Citizenship Act Protests
Nine protesters were killed in clashes that erupted across Uttar Pradesh over the Citizenship Amendment Act on Friday, the state policeconfirmed. Thishas taken the total number of protest-related deaths in the state to elevenso far.
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Anti-Encroachment Drive Triggers Violence In Meerut; 150 Shanties Burnt
Over 150 shanties were burnt down and several vehicles damaged by mob that went on a rampageafter local authorities tried to remove encroachments in Meerut's Sadar Bazar area
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Week After Meerut Assault Video, Rogue Cops Get "VIP" Transfer, No Arrest
A week after a Hindu woman and a Muslim man were targeted by a group of right-wing activists and four policemen in Meerut for being friends, they seem no closer to getting justice.
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"Called Love Jihadi, Hit In Private Parts": Meerut Victim Recounts Horror
A Muslim man and his Hindu friend who were targeted by right-wing activists in Meerut on Sunday have accused police of misbehaving with them instead of trying to prevent the attackers from beating him up mercilessly. The man said he was accused by the group -- allegedly affiliated to the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad -- of indulging in "love jih...
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Assailants Open Fire, Toss Grenade At BJP Lawmaker's Uttar Pradesh Home
Unidentified assailants opened fire and threw a hand grenade on BJP lawmaker Sangeet Som's residence in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, in the early hours of Thursday, police said. The Member of Legislative Assembly or MLA is accused of inciting violence and riots in 2013's Muzaffarnagar riots case.
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Top Court Directs Senior Police Officer To Supervise Hapur Lynching Probe
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Inspector General of Police of Meerut range to supervise the investigation in the Hapur lynching case.
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Bharat Bandh Protest By Dalit Groups: What You Need To Know
Bharat Bandh on SC/ST Act: Amid angry protests, violence erupted in parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Several cities including Chandigarh, Ranchi, Barmer, Alwar and Meerut saw clashes.
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New Members of Meerut Civic Body Row Over Vande Mataram At Oath Ceremony
The controversy over the singing of Vande Mataram in the civic body of Meerut, a town in western Uttar Pradesh, surfaced again today, with a clash between the BJP and Mayawati's party that swamped the oath ceremony. While there was no actual violence, slogans were shouted, posters torn and the ceremony ended amid chaos.
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Saharanpur Violence: 2 Cases Against BJP Lawmaker Raghav Lakhanpal
Two cases have been registered against the BJP's Lok Sabha member Raghav Lakhanpal and a dozen others for a clash between two communities in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Thursday, allegedly after a group of people close to the lawmaker insisted on taking out a procession to mark Ambedkar Jayanti this year that has been banned for years to keep pea...
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Love Jihad? BJP's Claims for Uttar Pradesh Don't Add Up
Using the alleged gang-rape of a Hindu woman in Meerut, the BJP has chosen to give a communal edge to violence against women in Uttar Pradesh, saying in its political resolution that crimes against women are rising.
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Meerut: 5 Injured After Clashes Between Two Groups; Tension in the Area
At least five people were injured after clashes broke out between two groups in Meerut, in western Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
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Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLAs Sangeet Som, Suresh Rana get relief from Advisory Board
Uttar Pradesh Advisory Board on Thursday revoked the detention under NSA of two BJP MLAs, Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana, who were arrested in connection with the recent communal violence in the district.
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Meerut violence: arrested BJP MLA's wife and brother among 3,600 booked
Hundreds of paramilitary personnel are patrolling Meerut town in western Uttar Pradesh after a large gathering called to protest against the arrest of BJP MLA Sangeet Som turned violent on Sunday, ending with clashes between villagers and the police.
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Meerut panchayat to protest BJP leader Sangeet Som's arrest turns violent, 24 arrested
Violence were reported in Meerut today as supporters of BJP leader Sangeet Som, arrested for his alleged role in last month's Muzaffarnagar riots, clashed with security forces while trying to defy the ban on a proposed panchayat.
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Muzaffarnagar clashes: death toll rises to 12, Army called in
The death toll in clashes between two communities in western Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district has risen to twelve. Over 1000 Army jawans were moved from Meerut to Muzaffarnagar today while 38 companies of the paramilitary forces have been deployed.
