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==Hanuman Jayanti Procession== | ==Hanuman Jayanti Procession== | ||
On April 16, 2022, incidents of violence occurred during Hanuman Jayanti processions in several locations across India. | On April 16, 2022, incidents of violence occurred during Hanuman Jayanti processions in several locations across India. | ||
*In Delhi's Jahangirpuri | *In Delhi's Jahangirpuri locality of Delhi, a procession commemorating Hanuman Jayanti encountered an episode of stone pelting. The procession was subjected to stone-throwing by individuals positioned on rooftops within the vicinity. In response, some participants in the procession also engaged in throwing stones. This escalated into a confrontation, during which the crowd turned its aggression towards law enforcement personnel, using both stones and gunfire. A sub-inspector from the Delhi Police sustained injuries from a gunshot during the altercation. Additionally, several members of the police force and civilians were assaulted. The incident also resulted in the vandalization of numerous vehicles associated with the Hanuman Jayanti procession.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stone pelting, arson at Hanuman Jayanti rally, Delhi Police says situation under control |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/violence-breaks-out-during-hanuman-jayanti-procession-delhi-jahangir-puri-1938346-2022-04-16 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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*Stone-pelting also took place in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, during a Hanuman Jayanti yatra, leading to injuries and arrests.<ref>{{cite web |title=Clashes break out on Hanuman Jayanti in Andhra's Kurnool, 20 held; section 144 imposed |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kurnool-hanuman-jayanti-clashes-20-arrested-1938455-2022-04-17 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | *The same day, an incident occurred in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, where a group identified as Muslim residents engaged in stone pelting and firing at participants of the Hanuman Jayanti Shobhayatra. The event was organized by Bajrang Dal activists and villagers within the Bhagwanpur Police station jurisdiction in the Haridwar district. The procession, while passing through Dada Patti village, encountered stone pelting from individuals located within nearby residences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hanuman Jayanti Procession Attacked With Stones In Uttarakhand, 4 Injured |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hanuman-jayanti-procession-attacked-with-stones-in-uttarakhand-9-arrested-2895587 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | ||
*Stone-pelting also took place in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, during a Hanuman Jayanti yatra, leading to injuries and arrests. The procession, accompanied by loud music, apparently caused discomfort among individuals gathered in a local mosque for an Iftar meal, resulting in the initiation of stone pelting and subsequent violence. A total of 15 individuals sustained injuries as a consequence, and authorities subsequently apprehended 20 individuals in relation to the incident.<ref>{{cite web |title=Clashes break out on Hanuman Jayanti in Andhra's Kurnool, 20 held; section 144 imposed |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kurnool-hanuman-jayanti-clashes-20-arrested-1938455-2022-04-17 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Ram Navami Procession== | ==Ram Navami Procession== | ||
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Multiple incidents of violence during Ram Navami processions were reported from various states. | Multiple incidents of violence during Ram Navami processions were reported from various states. | ||
* | *On April 10, a Ram Navami procession encountered an attack in Bhokta Bagicha, situated within Hirhi village in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand. During this event, a group of Muslims engaged in pelting stones at the procession, subsequently igniting fires that affected numerous vehicles, including 10 motorcycles. The attack resulted in more than 16 individuals sustaining injuries, with approximately 3 of them reportedly in a critical condition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jharkhand: 4 injured as clashes erupt after attack on Shobha Yatra in Lohardaga |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jharkhand-4-injured-clashes-erupt-attack-on-shobha-yatra-lohardaga-1935851-2022-04-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
*In Madhya Pradesh, stone pelting and arson | |||
* | *In separate instances in Madhya Pradesh, reports indicate two occurrences of stone-pelting and arson during Ram Navami processions. One such procession, originating from the Talab Chowk area, had to be prematurely abandoned due to a barrage of thrown stones. This incident led to the incineration of several vehicles. Law enforcement authorities intervened by deploying tear gas shells to restore order. The violence during these incidents led to a total of 24 casualties, including 6 police personnel. The Superintendent of Police for Khargone was also wounded during this period.<ref>{{cite web |title=Curfew in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone city after stone pelting at Ram Navami procession triggers arson; 77 arrested |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/curfew-in-madhya-pradeshs-khargone-city-after-stone-pelting-at-ram-navami-procession-triggers-arson-77-arrested/articleshow/90776701.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=11 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
A similar stone-pelting incident was recorded in Sendhwa town of Barwani district. In this occurrence, the in-charge of a police station, Baldev Singh Mujalde, and five others sustained injuries. The situation was eventually brought under control, allowing the procession to continue in a peaceful manner. | |||
*On April 10, a Ram Navami Procession within Howrah, West Bengal, encountered an attack resulting in the procession being disrupted. The assault, reportedly initiated by local Muslims, led to injuries sustained by numerous participants, predominantly due to stone-pelting. Social media platforms showcased multiple videos capturing the incident, revealing the procession's encounter with the attack. Allegations circulated regarding stone-pelting from a Muslim crowd, while local law enforcement was perceived as passive observers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Howrah violence has Bengal on boil: Shah dials Governor, CM blames BJP |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/howrah-west-bengal-stone-pelting-ram-navami-8530431/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=31 March 2023}}</ref> | |||
*The same day in Chhaparia village of Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, the procession was targeted by local Muslim individuals, leading to stone-pelting. Vandalism extended beyond stone-throwing, affecting certain vehicles as well. A similar incident took place in Khambat town, Anand district, where Islamists engaged in stone-pelting that caused damage to shops and vehicles. Law enforcement responded by utilizing tear gas shells and apprehending nine individuals, including three Maulvis, in relation to the incident. Regrettably, one fatality was reported during the attack in Khambat.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ram Navami procession attacked in Himmatnagar |url=https://deshgujarat.com/2022/04/10/ram-navami-procession-attacked-in-himmatnagar-vehicles-burnt-stones-pelted/ |website=DeshGujarat |date=10 April 2022}}</ref> | |||
*On April 8, 2022, In Mulbagal town of the Kolar district in Karnataka, a Shobha Yatra, part of Ram Navami celebrations, was subjected to stone-pelting. Stones were aimed at the Sri Ram idol carried in the procession, and vehicles such as cars and motorcycles were targeted by the assailants. A motorcycle was set on fire as a result of the stone-throwing. The incident took place prior to the scheduled Ram Navami observance on Sunday, contributing to communal tensions within the area. | |||
==Navaratri Procession== | ==Navaratri Procession== | ||