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Riots in response to murder in Uttar Pradesh, India

Bahraich violence
DateOctober 2024
LocationBahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India
Methodsriots, arson
Casualties
Arrested87

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.

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.

A total of 87 arrests have been made as of 23 October.

References

  1. ^ "87 Arrests, Encounter, Vandalised Shops: The Story Of Bahraich Violence". NDTV.com. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  2. "Sudhir Chaudhary claims Bahraich victim 'brutally tortured', cops say 'no truth'". Newslaundry. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  3. 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.
  4. "Over 25 detained for Bahraich violence during immersion procession; SHO suspended". Hindustan Times. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.

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