Muharram

Several districts in UP witnessed violent clashes during Muharram processions on Sunday, 6th July. Resulting in stone pelting, stick fighting, property damage and mob clashing.

Clashes erupted in sensitive areas like Bhagalpur’s Goradih, where swords and country-made guns were used. Internet was suspended in Katihar and flag marches were conducted as authorities scrambled to restore order.

Violence broke out during Muharram processions in Bihar’s Katihar and East Champaran districts. In Katihar, a temple was targeted with stone pelting, while in East Champaran, a 22-year-old youth was killed in a sword attack during a communal clash.

A police officer was stabbed during a Muharram procession in Darbhanga, Bihar, while separate incidents of violence were reported in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali. Clashes, stone-pelting, and even arson of a bus marked a tense day across the state.

Muharram processions are being taken out across the country. Disputes are now emerging regarding these processions. There have been incidents of fighting at many places. There have been complaints of arbitrary permissions and abuse at some places. In view of this, the local administration is on alert and heavy security forces have been deployed.

Authorities took down banners displaying Hassan Nasrallah's image from public areas, prompting protests in Magam.

On Thursday evening, many people gathered and surrounded the Kumbhalgarh fort. They protested and demanded a ban on Muharram Tajiya procession.

A large cache of weapons, cartridges, and illegal weapon-making tools were seized in Lucknow, just a day before Muharram from the house of Hakim Salahuddin in Lucknow.

A video of the incident on Muharram has gone viral online. After this, the police said they are analysing the video and action will be taken accordingly. The investigation of the matter was handed over to Kalyanpur ACP Abhishek Kumar Pandey and now the police have registered a case against 40 people.

The stated administration conducted a survey on 21st July to learn that around 11 accused persons belonging to the Muslim community had illegally expanded their properties. The same will be demolished.