1990 Aligarh riots

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The riots which took place at Aligarh which was continued from December 7 to 10. The riots is caused due to the communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims and lead to the deaths of 92 people^[1]

Cause of the riot[edit]

The violence is caused when Devotees carrying the ashes of the dead travelled throughout the state, including to Aligarh, thereby arousing tensions between the communities.^[2]

References[edit]

↑ Hazarika, Sanjoy; Times, Special To the New York (1990-12-10). "Muslim-Hindu Riots in India Leave 93 Dead in 3 Days". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
↑ "Hindu-Muslim Communal Riots in India II (1986-2011) | Sciences Po Mass Violence and Resistance - Research Network". www.sciencespo.fr. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2022-06-09.

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[1] Hazarika, Sanjoy; Times, Special To the New York (1990-12-10). "Muslim-Hindu Riots in India Leave 93 Dead in 3 Days". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-09.

[2] "Hindu-Muslim Communal Riots in India II (1986-2011) | Sciences Po Mass Violence and Resistance - Research Network". www.sciencespo.fr. 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2022-06-09.

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