Religion Archive

Yesterday, in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, tension escalated when a crowd resorted to stone pelting and arson. This outbreak of violence was in response to the demolition of a madarsa, which was reported to have been built on government land that had been illegally encroached upon. The location of this incident was near the Banbhulpura police station, an area now spotlighted by an ongoing campaign to remove illegal encroachments.

In a significant operation on February 4th, the Delhi Police apprehended a man at the New Delhi Railway Station, who was identified as Riyaz Ahmed. Ahmed, who had recently retired from the Indian Army in January 2023, has been linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a group notorious for its involvement in terrorism and cross-border arms smuggling.

In a shocking turn of events that unfolded in Lucknow’s Malihabad area, the police have successfully apprehended 70-year-old Lallan Khan, also known by the alias Gabbar Khan, and his son Faraz, following the brutal triple murder of their relatives. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 2nd, stemmed from a longstanding land dispute, marking a grim chapter in the city's crime history.

In a heart-wrenching incident that has emerged from Hyderabad, the local police are delving into a case of suicide that has shocked the community. Aditi Bharadwaj, a 34-year-old IT professional, ended her life in a turn of events that has left many in disbelief. Scheduled to exchange wedding vows in the next fifteen days, the surface story of her demise barely scratches the depth of underlying issues.

A distressing incident recently emerged from Bengaluru, Karnataka, capturing attention due to its grave nature, involving a deceptive practice commonly referred to as "love jihad". A young woman hailing from Odisha, belonging to the Hindu community, was deceived by a man named Taha Razi, who hailed from Bihar. In her narrative, she expressed how she had deeply trusted Razi, believing him to be her destined partner, only to have this trust shattered in the most brutal way. She recounted her ordeal to OpIndia, visibly shattered by the deceit and treachery she faced.

In a shocking incident in Mumbai, a self-proclaimed Muslim holy man, Abubakar Mohammad Ali Shaikh, has found himself in hot water after being accused of exploiting the vulnerabilities of numerous individuals. This case, emerging from the heart of Sewri, unfolded on the 30th of January when the RAK Marg Police took action against Abubakar following allegations of deceit. The accusation? Manipulating people under the guise of offering miraculous cures for serious illnesses, facilitating the acquisition of US visas, and resolving marital conflicts.

In an unsettling incident from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, authorities have intervened in a matter that has stirred considerable concern among the local community and beyond. This case brings to light not just the personal tragedy of a young girl but also broader issues of religious freedom and personal safety.

In a recent development following a violent disruption in Mumbai, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emphatically restated the state government's unwavering stance on maintaining law and order. This statement came in light of the police's swift response to an incident where a Hindu procession in Mira Road was targeted by a group of individuals identified as Islamists. The repercussions of this event have led to the arrest of 13 individuals linked to the attack.

Bhabua (Kaimur): In a chilling discovery that has shaken the small subdivision of Chainpur in Bihar's Kaimur district, the headless body of a young woman was found near Madurni hill on January 11. This gruesome incident has not only horrified locals but also posed significant challenges to law enforcement in terms of identification and investigation.

In a tragic turn of events on the morning of Tuesday, 16th January, a gurudwara in Phagwara, Punjab, became the scene of a grievous crime. A youth was allegedly killed by a Nihang Sikh, identified as Ramandeep Singh Mangu Math, over an accusation of sacrilege — a serious and sensitive charge within the Sikh community.