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*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> | *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. | *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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=OpIndia |title=Karnataka: Stones pelted at Sri Ram Shobha Yatra in Mulbagal |url=https://www.opindia.com/2022/04/karnataka-mulbagal-stone-pelting-kolar-sri-ram-shobha-yatra/ |website=OpIndia |date=9 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
*On April 11, 2022, An incident involving an Akhada procession, organized by Hindu devotees in observance of Ram Navami, faced aggression from local Muslims in Joda town, located within the Keonjhar district of Odisha. The episode unfolded as devotees adorned with religious flags reached the temple of Lord Shiva in ward number 4. At this juncture, members from the Muslim community obstructed the procession's path and engaged in verbal disputes with the devotees. Their actions prevented the devotees from accessing the temple premises, and the situation escalated as the aggressors resorted to pelting stones and glass bottles at the devotees. This provocation led to a series of violent clashes, resulting in several individuals sustaining injuries.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=OpIndia |title=Odisha: Ram Navami Akhada procession attacked in Joda, stones, bottles pelted at devotees |url=https://www.opindia.com/2022/04/odisha-islamists-pelt-stones-glass-bottles-at-ram-navmi-akhada-procession-in-joda-bikes-torched-section-144-imposed/ |website=OpIndia |date=12 April 2022}}</ref> | *On April 11, 2022, An incident involving an Akhada procession, organized by Hindu devotees in observance of Ram Navami, faced aggression from local Muslims in Joda town, located within the Keonjhar district of Odisha. The episode unfolded as devotees adorned with religious flags reached the temple of Lord Shiva in ward number 4. At this juncture, members from the Muslim community obstructed the procession's path and engaged in verbal disputes with the devotees. Their actions prevented the devotees from accessing the temple premises, and the situation escalated as the aggressors resorted to pelting stones and glass bottles at the devotees. This provocation led to a series of violent clashes, resulting in several individuals sustaining injuries.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=OpIndia |title=Odisha: Ram Navami Akhada procession attacked in Joda, stones, bottles pelted at devotees |url=https://www.opindia.com/2022/04/odisha-islamists-pelt-stones-glass-bottles-at-ram-navmi-akhada-procession-in-joda-bikes-torched-section-144-imposed/ |website=OpIndia |date=12 April 2022}}</ref> | ||