Maharashtra: 10 injured in stone pelting during Muharram procession in Buldhana
July 19, 2024 11:36 ISTThe incident was reported on Thursday evening as the procession started at Gujri Chowk. The police lobbed tear gas shells to disperse the mob.
The incident was reported on Thursday evening as the procession started at Gujri Chowk. The police lobbed tear gas shells to disperse the mob.
The violence started after two factions carrying out Tazia processions clashed with each other using weapons, and sticks. The Police resorted to baton-charge to disperse the crowd.
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The police have called upon residents to celebrate peacefully and to refrain from spreading or believing misleading information. In addition, authorities issued directives to bolster traffic arrangements, including setting up barricades for inspecting suspicious vehicles.
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The Delhi Police on Sunday filed three First Information Reports (FIR) in connection to the stone pelting incident that took place in the Nangloi area of the national capital on Saturday (July 29).
Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar Yadav has been asked to probe the incident," Superintendent of Police Atul Sharma told reporters.
Uproar was witnessed in many districts of UP on Muharram...Miscreants tried to spread anarchy at various places... Shias and Sunnis clashed over the way of Tajiya in Varanasi… Kanwarias and Tajiyadars came face to face in Pilibhit and Bareilly.
The FIR further stated that the six or seven organisers of 'tazia' instigated the crowd to head to the stadium. According to the statement, some of the organisers were armed with weapons like knives, swords, iron rods, sticks among others.
Uttar Pradesh: Stones were also pelted at the police, and Circle Officer (Sadar) Prateek Dahiya got injured.
Delhi Muharram violence: According to the police, around 10 personnel received minor injuries and some police vehicles were damaged in the stone pelting. The situation in the area is under control, the police said.
The incident took place in the Aliganj area here. The injured is in a critical condition, police said.
On Friday, a major accident took place during the Tajia procession in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Here, during the procession of Muharram, four people got scorched due to lightning.
Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his family on Muharram.
According to Bokaro Superintendent of Police Priyadarshi Alok, the incident occurred in Khetko village, which is located within the boundaries of Peterbar Police Station and is approximately 80 kilometers from the state capital Ranchi.
Muharram 2023 will be an important time for many Muslims across the world as they commemorate the Battle of Karbala and remember Imam Husayn’s sacrifice.
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