Violent Protests
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Violent protests against Waqf Act rock Bengal's Murshidabad, 110 arrests made, security heightened
April 12, 2025 12:31 ISTThe police said that the mob in the areas of Suti, Jangipur and Samsara have been brought under control. The protests turned violent when the agitators assembled despite prohibitory orders and blocked roads and hurled stones.
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Indian embassy in UK issues advisory, calls on travellers to 'stay vigilant' amid violent protests
World | August 06, 2024 14:25 ISTViolent protests erupted in the United Kingdom after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport last week, for which anti-immigrant groups accused a "radical Islamist". Police said the 17-year-old suspect was British and PM Keir Starmer has warned to take tough action against the protesters.
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'We will end the illegal occupation of PoK': Jaishankar amid violent protests in Muzaffarabad
World | May 13, 2024 16:27 ISTJaishankar reiterated India's stand that Pakistan-occupied was, is and always will be a part of the Indian territory. His remarks came amid high tensions in Muzaffarabad with clashes between police and protesters demonstrating against high taxes and inflation, resulting in a policeman's death.
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Ireland PM condemns violent protests after 34 arrested following knife attack in Dublin
World | November 24, 2023 18:34 ISTThe anti-immigration protesters chanting slogans like 'Ireland for the Irish' set buses and trams on fire, while looting shops and throwing bottles and rocks at the police. More than 400 police officers were deployed to control the situation as warnings against misinformation were issued.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's legal woes continue as courts reject 9 bail pleas related to May 9 protests
World | August 16, 2023 16:58 ISTAdditional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Mohammad Sohail rejected six petitions seeking pre-arrest bail as the jailed ex-premier is unable to appear in court after his conviction in the Toshakhana case.
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France: Macron downplays 'deep-rooted racism' for Nahel's killing; blames online games for violence
World | July 02, 2023 9:45 ISTIt is worth mentioning the country was under massive violent protests after an Alergian root teenager was shot during a traffic stop. The video showed two officers at the window of the car, one with his gun pointed at the driver.
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France: Violent protests continue over fatal police shooting of teenager - What we know so far?
Explainers | July 01, 2023 14:33 ISTThe French interior ministry reported more than 2,500 fires, thousands of vehicles set on fire, numerous stores ransacked and several buildings damaged.
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France: 600 people arrested, 200 officers hurt amid protests over fatal police shooting
World | June 30, 2023 13:29 ISTFirecrackers were thrown at police officers in Marseille and many regions of France showed burning debris and riot police officers struggling to quell the unrest.
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France: Violent protests erupt in Paris suburb following 17-year-old driver's death by police
World | June 28, 2023 14:26 ISTThe victim's death sparked outrage in the streets of Nanterre, with residents setting fire on barricades, demolishing a bus stop and hurling firecrackers at the police.
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Manipur Violence: How demography divide turned into ethnic clashes between Kuki-Meitei I EXPLAINED
Explainers | May 30, 2023 18:19 ISTManipur violence: What leads to the clash in the northeastern region, which is often dubbed as "The Jewel of India"? Let's decode the ethnic clash.
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Prophet row: 415 arrested so far; 20 FIRs registered across UP
India | June 19, 2022 16:57 ISTIn Prayagraj, a mob set on fire a few motorcycles and carts and also attempted to set ablaze a police vehicle. Police used tear gas shells and lathis to disperse the protesters and restore peace.
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IN PICS | Sri Lanka continues to boil amid economic crisis
World | May 10, 2022 19:43 ISTDefying a nationwide curfew in Sri Lanka, several hundred protesters continued to chant slogans against the government. This comes a day after violent clashes left four people dead and prompted the resignation of the prime minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa. The island nation is facing it's worst economic crisis in decades.
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Anti-CAA protest: Police monitoring some social media handles to check spread of misinformation
India | December 18, 2019 17:52 ISTSome social media handles are being closely monitored by police to check the spread of wrong information in the national capital amid protest over the amended citizenship law, officials said on Wednesday. Eight people who were involved in Tuesday's violence in the North-East district of Delhi have already been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the violence at Jaffrabad and Seelampur during protests against the new citizenship law and three FIRs have been registered.
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Pakistan: One person killed in violent protests triggered by rape, murder of six-year-old girl in Karachi
World | April 17, 2018 20:45 ISTThe girl, who had gone missing on Sunday, was found dead in the bushes in Manghopir yesterday night. She was today identified as a resident of Baloch Goth, Orangi Town.
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EXCLUSIVE | Dalit protests 'hijacked' by anti-social elements; liquor, money distributed: UP Police
India | April 04, 2018 21:44 IST"We have substantial proof that money and liquor was distributed late night and early morning before the protests, with the motive of stoking tension," the senior police official said.
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Watch Video: Meerut Police teaches agitators of SC/ST Act-related violence a 'lesson'
India | April 04, 2018 13:02 ISTIn a video which went viral on social media, cops in a police station in Meerut can be seen thrashing the wrongdoers, who were arrested during violent protests on Monday.
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SC/ST Act ruling: BSP, SP workers among suspects in Meerut violence, say police | Video
India | April 04, 2018 14:27 ISTThe development comes after BSP supremo Mayawati extended support to the nationwide protests against the SC/ST Act, and denied her party’s involvement in the violence.
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Anti-social elements ensured large-scale violence in UP, reveals senior police official
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Anti-social elements behind Bharat Bandh violence in UP, reveals senior police official
India | April 03, 2018 21:01 IST"There was involvement of anti-social elements who ensured violence at a large scale," ADG Law and order Anand Kumar said.
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SC/ST Act ruling: Violent protests continue in Rajasthan, houses of two Dalit leaders set on fire
India | April 03, 2018 23:37 ISTAccording to sources, around 40,000 people came out on the streets in Rajasthan to protest against the violence and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.
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