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{{Infobox civil conflict
| title = 2013 Kishtwar Communal Clashes
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| date = 9 August 2013
| place = [[Kishtwar]]
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| causes = Attempt to create communal disharmony for electoral gains
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| side2 = Hindus
| side3 = Police, Army
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| casualties1 = 2 killed
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The '''2013 Kishtwar Riots''', which claimed three lives and injured eighty more,<ref name="hindu1">{{cite news|author=Ahmed Ali Fayyaz |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/curfew-in-kishtwar-as-riot-toll-rises-to-two/article5009062.ece |title=Curfew imposed in Rajouri; Jaitley may be sent back from airport |work=The Hindu|date=2013-06-11 |accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref><ref name="hindu2">{{cite news|author=Ahmed Ali Fayyaz |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/kishtwar-clashes-top-cops-removed/article5007681.ece |title=Kishtwar clashes: Top cops removed |work=The Hindu|date=2013-08-09 |accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref> was a conflict between [[Muslim]] and [[Hindu]] communities, that occurred in the aftermath of the Eid festival on 9 August 2013 at [[Kishtwar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].

==Initial clashes==
The conflict started as a bike rider was trying to make his way through a procession of Muslims, who were going for Eid prayers. The bike rider (who was Hindu), reportedly began a heated argument with members of the procession. This soon degenerated into a violent conflict between both religious communities. The riots led to the killing of one Hindu and two Muslims. Later, Muslim mobs went through the market area, setting fire to shops and homes of Hindus.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://news.statetimes.in/kishtwar-clashes/?_r=0 | title=Kishtwar clashes}}</ref><ref name="ANI: Yasin Malik">{{cite news|title=Kishtwar violence: Yasin Malik to lead peace march in Srinagar |url=http://www.aninews.in/videogallery2/14314-kishtwar-violence-yasin-malik-to-lead-peace-march-in-srinagar.html |accessdate=20 August 2013 |date=12 August 2013 |agency=ANI News |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923172759/http://www.aninews.in/videogallery2/14314-kishtwar-violence-yasin-malik-to-lead-peace-march-in-srinagar.html |archivedate=23 September 2015 }}</ref><ref name="ie1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kishtwar-a-tinderbox-region-under-curfew-after-clashes/1153860/2|title=Kishtwar a tinderbox, region under curfew after clashes|access-date=2018-08-30|date=2013-08-11|first1=Arun|last1=Sharma|first2=Maneesh|last2=Chhibber|first3=Batote|last3=Jammu|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> People involved in the clashes initially started with stone-pelting and later shops and houses were gutted.<ref name="ht1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndia/Kishtwar-clashes-govt-orders-inquiry-transfers-DC-SP/Article1-1106063.aspx |title=Kishtwar clashes: govt orders inquiry; transfers DC, SP |work=Hindustan Times|date=2013-07-19 |accessdate=2013-08-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811050033/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/northindia/Kishtwar-clashes-govt-orders-inquiry-transfers-DC-SP/Article1-1106063.aspx |archivedate=11 August 2013 }}</ref> The situation was handled by the state government, who called in the army and prevented the entry of politicians into affected areas, due to fears of the politicians' presence further inflaming tensions.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/kishtwar-riots-jk-minister-kitchloo-resigns-maintains-he-is-innocent-1028219.html |title = Kishtwar riots: J&K minister Kitchloo resigns, maintains he is innocent}}</ref>

On 11 March 2016, the Justice R C Gandhi Commission indicted former Minister of State for Home, then National Conference MLC, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo for masterminding the 2013 Kishtwar communal riots that claimed three lives, left 80 injured and over 100 houses and business establishments (mainly belonging to Hindus) gutted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.statetimes.in/sajjad-kitchloo-masterminded-2013-kishtwar-communal-riots|title=Sajjad Kitchloo 'masterminded' 2013 Kishtwar communal riots|access-date=2018-08-30|date=2016-03-11|first1=Vivek|last1=Sharma|work=State Times}}</ref>

==Aftermath==

===9 August===

* Curfew is immediately imposed on the area and several changes are made in the administrative positions.<ref name="hindu2" /><ref name="ht1" />

===10 August===

* Clashes continue in [[Paddar]], three injured.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Jammu%20Sec/Curfew-in-Kishtwar-amid-fresh-clashes/Article1-1106261.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130811103629/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Jammu%20Sec/Curfew-in-Kishtwar-amid-fresh-clashes/Article1-1106261.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-08-11 |title=Curfew in Kishtwar amid fresh clashes |work=Hindustan Times|date=2013-08-10 |accessdate=2013-08-13 }}</ref>
* The state government stops traffic along the national highway from Lakhanpur to Banihal and towards Doda and Kishtwar. {{fact|date=August 2018}}
* Amarnath Yatra is cancelled owing to the tensions in the district.<ref name="ecotimes">{{cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-08-10/news/41268182_1_cave-shrine-amarnath-yatra-kishtwar-district|title=Amaranth yatra suspended from Jammu over Kishtwar violence|work=The Economic Times|date=2013-08-10|accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref>
* J&K Government announces ex-gratia relief of 500 000 rupees to the relatives of Aravind Kumar Bhagat.
* Educational institution remain closed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kishtwar violence: Arun Jaitley detained in Jammu; Amarnath Yatra suspended|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kishtwar-violence-arun-jaitley-detained-in-jammu-amarnath-yatra-suspended/413385-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812235728/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kishtwar-violence-arun-jaitley-detained-in-jammu-amarnath-yatra-suspended/413385-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-12}}</ref>

===11 August===

* Mobile phone and Internet communications are suspended.<ref name="fp1">{{Cite web | url=http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/indefinite-curfew-continues-for-second-day-in-kishtwar-1023843.html |title = Indefinite curfew continues for second day in Kishtwar}}</ref>
* Curfew is extended to [[Udhampur]], Samba and Kathua along with Bhaderwah town in Doda affecting seven out of 10 districts of Jammu region.<ref name="fp1" />
* BJP Leader [[Arun Jaitley]] is prevented from entering Kishtwar, to prevent further escalation of violence.<ref name="fp2">{{Cite web | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/arun-jaitley-prevented-from-visiting-kishtwar-1024859.html |title = Arun Jaitley prevented from visiting Kishtwar}}</ref>

===12 August===

* Fresh violence breaks out in Hidyal village of Kishtwar, where a Hindu mob consisting of armed VDC members attack a Muslim neighborhood. 10 injured including an ASP.<ref name="ie2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/fresh-violence-in-kishtwar-as-protesters-clash-with-police-asp-among-10-injured/1154430/ |title=Under cloud, minister goes; officials removed in Kishtwar |work=The Indian Express|date=2013-06-12 |accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref>
* Minister of State for Home, [[Sajjad Kichloo]] resigns.<ref name="fp3">{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/kishtwar-riots-jk-minister-kitchloo-resigns-maintains-he-is-innocent-1028219.html |title=Kishtwar riots: J&K minister Kitchloo resigns, maintains he is innocent |publisher=Firstpost |date=2013-05-15 |accessdate=2013-08-13}}</ref>

===14 August===
* 150 people, including some local Hurriyat leaders, are arrested as the police crack down on miscreants responsible for violence in the region. Over 100 people involved in stone pelting and arson are also arrested in several parts of Jammu region.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Arun Sharma|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/jammu-curfew-enters-5th-day-amarnath-pilgrims-stranded/1155101/|title=Jammu curfew enters 5th day,Amarnath pilgrims stranded|date=14 August 2013|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=30 August 2021}}</ref>
* Internet services for mobile phone and wi-fi users remain suspended for the fourth day across Jammu and Kashmir. Internet speeds for broadband services are reduced with a view to checking the upload of objectionable material on social networking sites.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/curfew-continues-in-kishtwar-relaxed-in-parts-of-jammu-region/articleshow/21822093.cms|title=Curfew continues in Kishtwar, relaxed in parts of Jammu region|date=14 August 2013|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=30 August 2013}}</ref>

===15 August===

* Curfew is lifted in 7 districts of Jammu region except for Kishtwar, where 4-hour morning relaxation is given.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Curfew-lifted-from-7-districts-relaxed-in-Kishtwar/articleshow/21840916.cms? Curfew lifted from 7 districts, relaxed in Kishtwar</ref>

==Arrests==
As at 13 August 2013, a total of 141 people had been taken into custody, in connection with the incidents.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/19-more-held-in-connection-with-kishtwar-violence/article5019421.ece 19 more held in connection with Kishtwar violence</ref> Nearly 40 weapons looted from a Kishtwar arms shop remained missing.<ref name="toi">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Administrative-failure-behind-Kishtwar-riots-Centre/articleshow/21791817.cms Administrative failure behind Kishtwar riots: Centre</ref>

===Administrative Failure===
Administrative failure was cited as the reason for Kishtwar clashes. Central Security establishment mentioned issues such as:<ref name="toi">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Administrative-failure-behind-Kishtwar-riots-Centre/articleshow/21791817.cms Administrative failure behind Kishtwar riots: Centre</ref>
# Low police strength
# Wrong assessment of the gravity of situation
# Failure to call in the two companies of [[Sashastra Seema Bal]] deployed in the area as reinforcement.
# No deployment of CRPF in the district. [[CRPF]], which has 60 companies in the state to maintain law and order, was called into Kishtwar on only the second day of the riots.

The home ministry had issued an advisory asking J&K government to prevent violence from spreading further by deploying adequate forces in all parts of the state.

==Reactions==
{{quote|text=Oh that's right they can't because their star PM hopeful waited days to call out the army & has yet to apologise. Hypocrites.|sign=[[Omar Abdullah]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/abdullah_omar/status/366835860580212736|title=Tweet by Omar Abdullah|date=12 August 2013}}</ref>}}

{{quote|text=During such processions, some hot-headed people always make demands of 'azadi'. It happens virtually every Friday...Since information moves very fast these days, tension spread to other parts of the town. It became difficult for the police to control it. Then, the Army was called. The Army conducted a flag march at 5.30 pm and imposed strict curfews thereby bringing the situation under control,|sign=[[P. Chidambaram]]<ref name="first post">{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/parliament-live-chidu-defends-decision-to-bar-jaitley-from-jk-1025897.html|title=Firstpost Politics Parliament live: All of J&K belongs to India, Parliament tells Pakistan |first=Piyasree |last=Dasgupta |date=14 August 2013 |accessdate=8 September 2013}}</ref>}}

{{quote|text=When the riots occurred in Gujarat in 2002, the Army was not allowed inside. No one from outside was allowed to enter Ahmedabad. And Gujarat is not a property of Modi|sign=[[Farooq Abdullah]]<ref name="first post"/>}}

==References==
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[[Category:2013 riots]]
[[Category:2013 in India]]
[[Category:Riots and civil disorder in India]]
[[Category:Kishtwar district]]
[[Category:2010s in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:2013 crimes in India]]

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