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05/04/2023 14:26:52

Stone-Pelters Who Were Earlier In Kashmir Have Come To Bengal: BJP MP Locket Chatterjee

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee has met the Commissioner of Police regarding violence in the Rishra area at Chinsurah. She said, "The stone pelters who were earlier in Kashmir have now come to Bengal. Stones were pelted on the Ram Navami procession, but no action was taken. Only those who were attacked were arrested. Is Mamata Banerjee doing appeasement politics?"

05/04/2023 13:15:20

Bengal Govt Submits Report On Recent Violence To Calcutta HC

West Bengal government hs submitted before Calcutta High Court a report on the recent violence in Shibpur and Rishra. The court has asked the state govt what steps it is taking to ensure peace and tranquillity in the state given the upcoming Hanuman Jayanti. Court tells state govt that it can request for deployment of paramilitary forces for confidence building in the state.

04/04/2023 20:42:07

TMC Hasn't Been Able To Establish Peace In Bengal In 12 Years: BJP

BJP leader Bharati Ghosh has accused Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of instigating violence. "Just after the Howrah incident, the Bengal CM, from an open platform, gave a clean chit to one particular community and said that they can’t indulge in any violence during the Ramzan period. She was not only appeasing, but also instigating them," Ghosh said.

Ghosh was further quoted as saying by ANI: "The CM said ‘one particular route was given to Ram Navami processions but they diverted the route and went through Kazipara and why did they do that?’ What does this mean? It’s been 12 years of TMC governance and they couldn’t establish communal harmony in the state."

04/04/2023 17:59:52

BJP Delegation Meets Bengal Governor, Seeks Intervention

A BJP delegation has met Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, seeking his intervention in the "deteriorating law & order situation" of the state.

04/04/2023 17:12:06

Ram Navami Violence: Centre Seeks Report On 'Poor Law & Order' Situation In Bengal From Mamata Govt

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government on the Ram Navami violence and "poor law-and-order situation in Bengal".

04/04/2023 17:00:38

CM Mamata Creating Communal Tensions: Bengal BJP Chief

Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is creating communal tensions in the state. "Police are not arresting the attackers. Instead, they are apprehending those who were simply carrying weapons. Is there any video of them attacking anyone? There is no proof. But we’ve videos of violence during the Ram Navami. No action is being taken against the perpetrators.

04/04/2023 16:53:29

People Of Bengal Will Suffer No More: Governor CV Ananda Bose

Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has said that strict action will be taken against the perpetrators of violence during Ram Navami processions. "People of Bengal have suffered enough. But no more. The people's right to peaceful lives will be established at any cost," he said. "There is no difference of opinion on this," he said.

04/04/2023 16:15:15

Cops Turning Blind Eye To Criminals From Minority Community: Bengal BJP Chief

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the law and order situation in the state. He alleged that the police is "harassing and arresting Hindus while turning a blind eye to the actual culprits and criminals from the minority community". He has urged Shah's intervention in the matter.

04/04/2023 15:15:41

Part Of Hooghly Highway Reopens For Vehicular Movement

A part of Hooghly Highway has been reopened and the movement of vehicles has been restored after a fresh incident of stone pelting was reported in Hooghly on Monday evening.

04/04/2023 15:08:54

Train Services Resume At Rishra Railway Station Post Disruption

Visuals from Rishra railway station in Hooghly district where security personnel conducted a flag march earlier in the day. Stone-pelting happened yesterday at the station. Train services have been resumed now in the affected section.

04/04/2023 14:30:13

BJP Leader's Car Stopped On Way To Rishra

BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar was stopped on the way to Rishra at Delhi Road today. He stated that a BJP delegation will meet West Bengal Governor at Raj Bhavan at 3 pm.

04/04/2023 14:27:09

West Bengal Governor To Visit Injured From Ram Navami Rally At Hospital Today

The West Bengal Governor will today visit SSKM Hospital in Kolkata to meet the individuals who were injured during the Ram Navami Rally.

04/04/2023 14:07:33

BJP Workers Brandished Pistols, Swords At Ram Navami Rally: TMC Leader Shashi Panja

West Bengal Industry Minister Shashi Panja condemned the violence that took place in Howrah during Ram Navami celebrations. "On Ram Navami in Howrah district there was a procession by BJP & VHP…There was vandalism. On that day in Trinamool party’s press conference, we showed how BJP workers were brandishing pistols & swords," she said.

"BJP said the video was fake & today Howrah police arrested Sumit Shaw, he admitted as a BJP worker & that he was part of the procession. What does BJP have to say on this?" she added.

04/04/2023 14:00:05

Bengal Governor Visits Violence-Affected Areas In Hooghly

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits Rishra in Hooghly district where stone-pelting occurred yesterday.

"There will be solid action on part of all enforcement agencies. We will never allow miscreants to take law in hand, police will come down heavily on them. Bengal has been suffering for long time, we'll put a final end to it," he said.

04/04/2023 12:32:25

Bengal Governor To Visit Violence-Affected Areas

West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose will visit the violence-affected areas in Hooghly after a fresh incident of stone-pelting took place on Monday evening.

04/04/2023 11:02:05

Bengal Violence: Man Who Carried Gun During Ram Navami Procession Arrested

West Bengal Police on Tuesday arrested Sumit Shaw from Munger for carrying a weapon during the Ram Navami procession in Howrah.

During police interrogation, he confessed his participation in the procession with firearms.

04/04/2023 09:42:14

Bengal Governor Cuts Short Darjeeling Visit As Fresh Violence Erupts In Hooghly

West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose on Tuesday curtailed his programme in Darjeeling and is on his way to Kolkata after receiving information about fresh violence in Hooghly last night, reported ANI.

04/04/2023 09:26:03

130 Held In Biharsharif, 15 FIRs Registered: Nalanda DM

Speaking on the post-violence situation in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda DM Shashank Shubhankar said, "More than 15 FIRs have been registered and over 130 arrests have been made. The administration is in alert mode. We are encouraging people to reopen their shops and businesses."

03/04/2023 19:10:28

BJP Chief Speaks With Sukanta Majumdar About Law & Order Situation In Bengal

03/04/2023 16:26:22

Horse-Mounted Police Personnel Inspect Violence-Hit Areas Of Nalanda District In Bihar

03/04/2023 08:55:07

Ram Navami Violence Live: West Bengal BJP MLA Writes To Governor & Amit Shah, Seeks Intervention Of Central Forces

BJP MLA from Pursurah, Hooghly Biman Ghosh writes two separate letters to Governor and to the Union Home Minister seeking intervention and deployment of Central forces in the wake of Rama Navami-related incidents.

02/04/2023 22:23:56

Ram Navami Violence Live: Internet Services Suspended After Clashes During BJP Shobha Yatra

02/04/2023 21:41:21

Ram Navami Violence Live: West Bengal BJP Chief Writes To Amit Shah, Seeks Immediate Help

02/04/2023 21:11:06

Ram Navami Violence Live: Suspension Of Internet Services Extended Till April 4 In Bihar’s Nalanda

02/04/2023 19:28:11

Ram Navami Violence Live: Forensic Team, Bomb Squad Collect Samples From Bomb Blast Site In Sherganj

02/04/2023 18:01:35

Ram Navami Violence Live: Carrying Swords, Sticks In Procession Our Tradition, Says BJP

“People were carrying swords and sticks in the Shobha Yatra, this is our traditional culture. The attack was done by the Muslim community. The violence that happened the next day was a reaction to that action," said Avinash Singh General Secretary Nalanda, BJP.

02/04/2023 17:38:35

Ram Navami Violence Live: 10 companies of Central paramilitary forces to be deployed in Bihar

Bihar | A total of 10 companies (approximately 1,000 personnel) of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including CRPF, SSB and ITBP, have been sent to Bihar after clashes were reported on March 31 in Nalanda's Biharsharif and Sasaram in Rohtas district.

02/04/2023 16:52:04

28 Accused And 50 Others Identified: CP Nikhil Gupta

"This incident (Ram Navami violence) was done during the night. 28 accused and 50 others identified till now in connection with the Kiradpura violence case. Many are absconding also, we will find them and arrest them. We are interrogating to find out the reason behind the violence. Soon we will arrest the rest people," said CP Nikhil Gupta, Sambhajinagar police, reported ANI.

02/04/2023 16:46:53

Ram Navami Violence Live: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Puts Cops On Alert, Announces Ex Gratia For Victims' Kin

02/04/2023 14:55:51

Peace Committees Will Be Formed In All Localities In Biharsharif: Nalanda DM Shashank Shubhankar

Peace committees will be formed in all localities in Biharsharif. There will be a flag march by members of peace committees and people from all communities today evening. We will issue identity cards to all peace committee members: DM Nalanda, Shashank Shubhankar

02/04/2023 13:48:55

All Schools, Coaching Institutes In Bihar's Rohtas To Remain Closed Till April 4

All government and private schools are to remain closed till April 4 in Rohtas district in the wake of violence that erupted recently in district's Sasaram town. Along with that, all coaching institutes will also remain shut.

02/04/2023 12:51:18

77 Arrested So Far, Situation Peaceful: Nalanda Police On Recent Violence In Biharsharif

A total of 77 people have been arrested till now. Strict action is being taken against the miscreants. All are requested to maintain peace and not pay heed to rumours: Nalanda Police on recent violence in Biharsharif.

02/04/2023 12:29:55

Situation Not Normal Yet: Bengal BJP Chief After Meeting Victims In Howrah

Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar today met victims of violence in Howrah.

He said, "The situation is not normal yet. I will report the ground reality to the Governor. A lot of people I have spoken to have told me that they are scared. Central govt and State govt should talk about the deployment of CAPFs here. There should be a CBI inquiry into the incident."

02/04/2023 11:33:51

Bengal BJP Chief Not Allowed To Enter Howrah, Commissioner Says 'No Politicians' Allowed, Sec 144 In Place

Politics is intensifying in West Bengal as the police commissioner of Howrah said that Section 144 has been imposed in the district and no one, including politicians, is allowed to enter.

Earlier, the police force denied permission to BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar from coming to Howrah.

02/04/2023 11:05:55

32 Arrested Amid Raids In City Post Bihar Violence: SP Rohtas

Bihar Ram Navami Violence: 32 people have been arrested so far as raids continue across the city. Strict action will be taken against rioters. Security personnel has been deployed & flag march conducted in sensitive areas, said Vineet Kumar, SP Rohtas.

02/04/2023 11:04:24

Peaceful, Do Not Believe Rumours: Nalanda And Rohtas DMs On Situations In Districts Post Violence

The District Magistrates of Rohtas and Nalanda have said that situation in both districts is peaceful.

Dharmendra Kumar, DM Rohtas said, "The situation is peaceful in Sasaram. Y'day, we got info that a few people from one community threw explosives at a religious site belonging to another community. 6 people were injured, but they didn't suffer any serious injuries. Looking at the incident site, it is clear that the explosion occurred due to the mishandling of explosives. 1100-1200 security personnel deployed in the city. The public should not believe rumours."

Whereas, Nalanda DM Shashank Shubhankar said, "Situation is peaceful and we request people not pay heed to rumours. The firing was reported at two places and arrests were made last night itself."

02/04/2023 10:27:23

Home Ministry To Send Additional Paramilitary Forces To Bihar: Report

PTI reported citing sources that the Union Home Ministry has decided to send additional paramilitary forces to Bihar after communal violence in the state.

02/04/2023 10:24:16

Amit Shah Speaks To Bihar Governor Over Ram Navami Violence

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to the state governor, expresses concern over the situation in Bihar after Ram Navami violence.

02/04/2023 09:32:36

Sec 144 imposed, Over 80 Arrested: Nalanda DM

Nalanda DM Shashank Shubhankar said, "Fresh incidents occurred at 2-3 places in Biharsharif last night. The situation is peaceful right now. Section 144 imposed, not curfew. Many miscreants identified, more than 80 arrested so far."

02/04/2023 09:30:37

Situation Normal From Ciolence-Hit Area In Howrah, West Bengal

Post stone pelting at Shibpur, morning visuals from the violence-hit area in Howrah, West Bengal.

02/04/2023 09:28:37

8 FIRs Registered, Over 50 Arrested In Nalanda Over Violent Clashes

Ashok Mishra SP, Biharsharif, Nalanda district said, "A body (of a person who died in fresh violence last night) has been sent for post-mortem. More than 50 people have been arrested in raids conducted last night. Till now 8 FIRs registered. Additional force to be deployed."

02/04/2023 08:36:10

106 Arrested In Bihar For Ram Navami Violence

A total of 106 people have been arrested in Bihar in connection with the Ram Navami violence case. 26 have been held from Sasaram while 80 have been arrested from Nalanda.

02/04/2023 08:34:40

Police Say Situation Normal After Fresh Clashes Break Out In Biharsharif, Nalanda, Sec 144 Imposed

Fresh clashes broke out in Biharsharif, Nalanda district last night, as per ANI.

The agency quoted SI Surendra Paswan as saying: "The situation is normal. Section 144 has been imposed in the area. Security personnel are deployed across the city."

02/04/2023 08:30:16

Bihar Police Calls Reports Of 'Hindus Leaving Homes' Baseless And Absurd Rumour

Bihar police has called the reports of 'Hindus leaving homes' in the state totally 'baseless' and 'absurd rumour'.

In a tweet, the police said, "This is totally baseless and absurd rumour. No one has left his/her locality. If you can provide name, then plz do so. We appeal to the general public not to pay attention to any such rumour. The situation is peaceful and normal in Sasaram."

01/04/2023 19:39:49

Case Registered Against Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh For 'Hate Speech' In Hyderabad: Police

A case was registered against BJP suspended MLA T Raja Singh for his alleged hate speech during Ram Navami shobha yatra in Hyderabad. He was booked U/s 153-A, 506 IPC at Afzalgunj Police station: M Ravindar Reddy, Inspector, Afzalgunj

01/04/2023 18:11:13

Situation Normal In Howrah, Patrolling Underway, Says Top Cop

"The situation is normal here. We are continuously patrolling the area and meeting the public," said Howrah Police Commissioner, Praveen Kumar Tripathi reaches Shibpur

01/04/2023 15:31:11

Telangana: Clash Broke Out Between Two Groups Over Sloganeering On Ram Navami, Say Police

A clash occurred between two groups in Charminar area in Telangana. A few people from Muslim community attacked a few people from Hindu community after latter came on a bike and did sloganeering on Ram Navami day during Ramadan evening prayers, SHO said. "The Shri Ram Navmi group on March 30 changed the route and marched on the other route due to which disturbance was created and a clash took place. Police immediately reached the spot and evicted both groups from the area. We have filed a case against the group for not following the permitted route," police said.

01/04/2023 13:45:29

Ram Navami Violence Live: Have Asked Officials To Take Information Of Those Involved In These Incidents, Says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

"It's quite unfortunate, I have asked officials to take the information of those who were involved in these incidents and take appropriate action. It isn't 'natural', definitely, somebody might have done something 'unnatural' here and there," says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Rama Navami-related incidents, as reported by ANI.

01/04/2023 13:44:04

Somebody Has Done 'Gadbad', No Law And Order Problem: Bihar CM Nitish On Ram Navami Violence

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that somebody must have done something 'unnatural' in the state that caused the violence on Ram Navami in Nalanda and Sasaram. He said that he has asked the officials to take appropriate action on the matter. Speaking to reporters, he said, "It's quite unfortunate, I have asked officials to take the information of those who were involved in these incidents and take appropriate action. It isn't 'natural', definitely, somebody might have done something 'unnatural' here and there."

01/04/2023 13:39:10

Launch NIA Probe Into Howrah Ram Navami Violence: Bengal BJP MP Writes To PM Modi, Amit Shah

West Bengal BJP Lok Sabha MP Jagannath Sarkar has demanded that National Investigation Agency should investigate the root cause of violence in Howrah during Ram Navami celebrations, as reported by the news agency ANI. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sarkar requested "the intervention of Central forces to prevent the spread of repression in Howrah, demands NIA investigate the root cause of riots."

01/04/2023 13:38:07

Amit Shah's Sasaram Event Cancelled As Bihar Govt Imposes Sec 144 In Area After Ram Navami Violence

Home Minister Amit Shah's event in Bihar Sasaram has been cancelled as the state government has imposed section 144 in the area following violence on the occasion of Ram Navami. The Bihar Police has arrested a total of 45 people for arson, violence and clashes in Nalanda and Sasaram during Ram Navami.

Bihar BJP chief Samrat Chaudhary asked, "Union Home minister Amit Shah was supposed to come to Sasaram for an event. As the Bihar govt imposed Sec 144 we have to cancel the event. How can we hold an event like this." A heavy security personnel deployment continues in Nalanda in the wake of the clash between the two groups.

01/04/2023 13:35:16

45 Arrested For Ram Navami Violence In Bihar's Nalanda, Sasaram. Police Say 'Situation Under Control'

The Bihar police has arrested a total of 45 people for arson, violence and clashes in Nalanda and Sasaram during Ram Navami. Giving the information on Twitter, the police department added that situation in Biharsharif of Nalanda and Sasaram of Rohtas is completely under control. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah's Sasaram program has also been cancelled as the local administration did not give the approval for the visit due to the unrest in the region. Now, Shah will only participate in a programme in Bihar's Nawada

Confirming the same Bihar BJP chief Samrat Chaudhary told the media, "Union Home minister Amit Shah was supposed to come to Sasaram for an event. As the Bihar govt imposed Sec 144 we have to cancel the event. How can we hold an event like this?" A heavy security personnel deployment continues in Nalanda in the wake of the clash between the two groups.

Ram Navami Violence Live: Internet Services On But Sec 144 Imposed In Serampore, Rishra ini Hoogly

Ram Navami Violence Live: Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments related to the the violence in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra on the occasion of Ram Navami .

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