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23 arrested over stone-pelting at Ambedkar Jayanti procession in UP’s Kasganj| India News

23 arrested over stone-pelting at Ambedkar Jayanti procession in UP’s Kasganj| India News

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Twenty-three people, including five women, were arrested in connection with stone-pelting at an Ambedkar Jayanti procession that left a policeman injured, an official said on Wednesday. According to the police, some individuals allegedly pelted stones at the procession, leading to chaos and tensions between groups. (PTI/Representational Image) The incident occurred on Tuesday in Chahka Gunar village under Sahawar Police Station limits, when a procession celebrating Dr B R Ambedkar’s birth anniversary was passing through the area. District Magistrate Pranay Singh said an FIR has been lodged against 38 people, of whom 23 have been arrested. According to the police, some individuals allegedly pelted stones at the procession, leading to chaos and tensions between groups. A constable was hit by a stone. Some people blocked the road using tractor-trolleys. Also read: Laxminagar police arrest man for transporting foreign liquor illegally Superintendent of Police OP Singh said around 50 processions were carried out across the district on Tuesday under police security. Singh said the incident appeared to be a deliberate attempt to disrupt peace. “Members of the …

Turkman Gate stone-pelting case: Arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more

Turkman Gate stone-pelting case: Arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more

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Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested two other accused in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case, in which around 25-30 people pelted stones at police and MCD officials after they arrived at the spot with JCBs to demolish illegal encroachment near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque, as per a High Court order. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Imran and Adnan. With their arrest, the total number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 20. Earlier, the Tis Hazari Court reserved the bail pleas of five accused persons arrested in the stone pelting case. The court will pronounce the order on Wednesday at 4 PM. Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Sayesha Chaddha reserved the order on the bail pleas of the accused Adnan, Kaif, Kasif, Areeb and Sameer. Earlier on January 7, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, after the High Court`s order, which was announced at early morning hours of the day, according …

Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

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Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two more accused in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case, in which around 25-30 people pelted stones at police and MCD officials after they arrived at the spot with JCBs to demolish illegal encroachment near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque, as per a High Court order. The accused have been identified as Fahim alias Sanu and Shehzad. With their arrest, the total number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 18. Earlier, the Delhi Police imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) around Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi, restricting gatherings following the recent stone-pelting incident near the gate area, officials said on Friday. It had appealed to people to offer prayers at home. On Thursday, Delhi police confirmed that 30 individuals have been identified for their alleged involvement in the violence. The identification was made using CCTV footage and viral videos circulating on social media. As a result, police teams have launched raids at multiple locations to take the remaining suspects into custody. On January 7, the …

2 more held in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident; 13 arrests so far| India News

2 more held in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident; 13 arrests so far| India News

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The Delhi Police on Friday arrested two more persons accused in the Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 13, while security personnel deployed in the area remained on high alert in view of Friday prayers, officials said. Police personnel stand guard at Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid near Turkman Gate, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI photo) “On Friday, we have arrested two people. So far, we have arrested 13 people. Further investigation is underway. Tight security measures will be maintained in the area,” Additional Commissioner of Police (Central) Nidhin Valsan told PTI. The Delhi Police have so far arrested 13 people, identified as, Mohd Arib (25), Mohd Kashif (25), Mohd Kaif (23), Mohd Adnan (37), Sameer Hussain (40), Mohd Athar (20), Shahnawaz Alam (55), Mohd Imran (28), Mohd Imran alias Raju (36), Mohd Affan (20), Mohd Adil (20), Mohd Aamir Hamza (22) and Mohd Ubaidullah (26). Police sources said at least 30 people offered Friday prayers at the same mosque. A large number of police and paramilitary personnel have …

Delhi: Five arrested for stone-pelting during demolition drive near mosque

Delhi: Five arrested for stone-pelting during demolition drive near mosque

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Delhi Police have arrested five people in connection with the stone-pelting incident during the demolition drive near a mosque, officials said.  The incident occurred near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area, close to Ramlila Ground, where authorities launched an anti-encroachment operation. Protest turns violent during mosque demolition, tear gas fired According to officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the drive was conducted to clear unauthorised structures from land adjoining the mosque and nearby areas, in compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court on November 12, 2025. The demolition exercise began in the early hours of Wednesday, with a heavy presence of civic staff and police personnel. Officials stated that between 10 and 17 bulldozers were deployed as part of the operation. As the demolition got underway, a large number of residents gathered outside the mosque, raising slogans and protesting against the action. The situation soon turned volatile when some members of the crowd attempted to breach police barricades and began pelting stones at security personnel. Police responded by firing …

Five Arrested As Videos Emerge In Turkman Gate Stone-Pelting During MCD Demolition Drive | India News

Five Arrested As Videos Emerge In Turkman Gate Stone-Pelting During MCD Demolition Drive | India News

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Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 13:14 IST BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain termed the stone-pelting incident “very unfortunate” and said illegal structures would be removed. Police and security personnel stand guard near the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque after the demolition of alleged encroachments from a land adjoining the mosque. (PTI) Delhi Police have arrested five people in connection with stone-pelting during a demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, after multiple videos of the incident surfaced on social media. According to police, the violence broke out when MCD officials, accompanied by police personnel, arrived with JCB machines to remove illegal encroachments following a court order. Around 25–30 people allegedly pelted stones at the police and civic staff, injuring five policemen. Videos circulating online show stone-pelters shouting religious slogans during the incident. In one of the clips, individuals can be heard chanting “Allah Hu Akhbar” as stones are hurled at police personnel. Another viral video shows a man filming the bulldozer operation while making a phone call, allegedly …

Stone-Pelting, Police Lathi Charge As Protest Over Waqf Act Turns Violent In Assam

Stone-Pelting, Police Lathi Charge As Protest Over Waqf Act Turns Violent In Assam

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Last Updated:April 13, 2025, 18:54 IST The protestors showed black flags and shouted slogans against the BJP government, demanding repeal of the Act Police said several hundred people hit the streets in Berenga area of Silchar town without permission to protest the recently enacted legislation. Protestors threw stones while the police used batons at a rally held against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on Sunday when agitators and police clashed in Cachar district of Assam, a senior official said. The official told PTI that several hundred people hit the streets in Berenga area of Silchar town without permission to protest the recently enacted legislation. “Around 300-400 people were protesting by blocking the road. When we tried to clear the path, a few of them threw stones at us. We had to use mild lathi-charge to disperse the crowd,” he added. The area has been cleared now, the official said. He said that a case has been registered, but no one has been detained or arrested yet. The protestors showed black flags and shouted slogans against the …

9 held after stone-pelting during Hanuman Jayanti procession in MP’s Guna | Latest News India

9 held after stone-pelting during Hanuman Jayanti procession in MP’s Guna | Latest News India

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Bhopal, Police have apprehended nine persons in connection with stone-pelting during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna city, officials said on Sunday. 9 held after stone-pelting during Hanuman Jayanti procession in MP’s Guna The incident took place at around 7.45 pm on Saturday near a mosque in Colonelganj area when members of two communities came face-to-face, following which the authorities rushed to the site to bring the situation under control, they said. The situation was currently peaceful, the officials said. “Eight-nine persons from among those involved in the stone-pelting have been taken into custody. They will be charged on the basis of videos and CCTV footage of the incident. More persons are being identified,” Additional Superintendent of Police Man Singh Thakur told PTI. The police were searching for the other accused and they will be arrested, he said. The incident occurred when the procession was passing in front of a mosque. There was some communication-gap during which the two groups came face-to-face, leading to stone-pelting, Guna Collector Kishore Kanyal said. There was no …

Clashes erupt in MP after stone-pelting at rally celebrating cricket victory

Clashes erupt in MP after stone-pelting at rally celebrating cricket victory

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Clashes broke out in the Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh`s Indore district on Sunday after a rally celebrating the Indian cricket team`s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final victory was allegedly pelted with stones, locals claimed. Mhow is located about 25 kilometres from the Indore district headquarters. Speaking to PTI, Indore Collector Ashish Singh said the situation was under control and forces had been deployed in the area. “How it happened will be ascertained later. As of now, the situation is under control,” he stated. A police officer, however, said that the dispute which occurred between two parties during the celebratory rally led to stone pelting and arson. Deputy Inspector General of Police Nimish Agarwal told PTI, “A rally was being taken out in Mhow to celebrate India`s Champions Trophy victory. During this, some people had an altercation that escalated into the two parties pelting each other with stones.” Incidents of arson also took place and, according to initial information, some vehicles were damaged. The clashes sparked panic in multiple areas of the town, locals claimed. …

Riots erupt in Surat city after four teenagers stone-pelt Ganesh idol, 27 detained for stone-pelting near police station | Ahmedabad News

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A day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival began, Surat city witnessed riots in old wall city areas, after four teenagers allegedly pelted stones to damage a Ganesh idol and allegedly injured a man. The damage allegedly led to people stone-pelting and setting parked vehicles on fire near the Saiyedpura police station, where a huge mob gathered, chanting slogans to demand the arrest of the accused. Police resorted to lathi-charging to control the mob near the station. Police apprehended the four as well as two other accused teenagers and detained around 27 persons allegedly involved in the stone-pelting, according to police officials and a social media statement on Monday morning by Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi. Sanghavi, Surat North BJP MLA Kanti Balar, Surat Mayor Daxesh Mavani and Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut had reached both the station and the pandal on Sunday night, when the incidents happened. Addressing the mob at the station, Sanghavi said that nobody would be spared and the perpetrators would be caught and dealt with strictly. In a …