Hindutva Watch shared a video with claims that a "Hindu mob" led by Hindu religious leader Aastha Maa thrashed and shaved the head of a Muslim boy Shahrukh on suspicion of theft.
The traps have also been put up to maintain communal harmony in the region. "Halwaiyan Mosque in Aligarh is covered with tarpaulin ahead of Holi festival. It is happening for the last 4-5 years to ensure that colors don’t splash on the walls of the mosque," said Haji Mohammad Iqbal, caretaker of the mosque.
Despite the fact that CCTV footage of Umesh Pal's murder clearly showed Usman alias Vijay Kumar taking the first shot at Umesh Pal, his wife has denied his involvement in the murder
A 15-year old girl has alleged that five men from her village gang-raped her on March 3. A complaint has been registered and efforts are on to nab the accused.
The building that was demolished was in the Chakia area of the Dhumanganj police station and belonged to a gun store owner, Safdar Ali, who is allegedly close to mafia politician Atiq Ahmed.
The accused Sandeep has not been held guilty of rape. The court had pronounced him guilty under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and SC-ST Act.