Page 5 - Violence

SC takes cognisance of Lakhimpur incident, CJI-led bench to hear case today

The letter by the two advocates had urged the CJI to treat it as public interest litigation (PIL) so that guilty could be brought to justice

At least 8 dead during violence at Uttar Pradesh farmers' protest

Two SUVs were set on fire by angry farmers, reports said, after they hit a group of protesters

Eight dead in violence during farmers' protest in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri

Eight people were killed as violence erupted here during a farmers' protest over Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's visit, according to an official

Seven arrested by CBI in murder case linked to W Bengal post-poll violence

The CBI has arrested seven persons on Sunday in connection with a murder case in Cooch Behar linked to post-poll violence in West Bengal, officials said

Delhi Police clarifies accused not acquitted in N-E Delhi violence case

Delhi Police has clarified that one accused Javed has not been discharged or acquitted in connection with a north-east Delhi violence case

CBI to conduct zone-wise investigation of post-poll violence cases in WB

The CBI will carry out zone-wise investigation of post-poll violence cases in West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday

Taliban official says no foreigners kidnapped, but some being questioned

Western nations have struggled to ramp up the pace of evacuations amid chaos and reports of violence by the insurgents.

Several rockets hit Kandahar airport in Taliban-led violence: Report

Afghan government officials said the rocket attacks forced authorities to suspend all flights and that the runway was partially damaged

Afghanistan could see highest casualties in 2021 if violence continue: UN

The UN has warned that without a significant de-escalation in violence in Afghanistan, the year 2021 is on course to witness the highest number of documented civilian casualties in over a decade

Ramaphosa announces efforts to quell rampant violence in S African cities

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced plans to quell the rampant violence and looting in major South African cities for the past three days

Bengal post-poll violence: NHRC asks victims to file complaints from Sunday

An NHRC committee,constituted on direction of the Calcutta High Court to look into allegations of human rights violations would receive representations from complainants starting Sunday, an official

Alarming law, order situation in WB says Gov Dhankhar; summons Chief Secy

Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government over the 'rampant post-poll violence' in the state, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday directed the Chief Secretary to brief him about the law and order scenario and steps taken by the government in response to the "grim situation" following the post-poll violence.Sharing a letter on the micro-blogging site Twitter, Dhankhar wrote, "Extremely alarming law and order scenario Mamata Banerjee. Security environment is seriously compromised. In such a grim situation called upon Chief Secretary to brief me on the law and order situation on Monday 7th June and indicate all steps taken to contain post poll violence."In a series of tweets, he said, "There is rampant post poll retributive violence @MamataOfficial. Disturbing that this ostracisation has graduated to social boycott & denial of benefits they are otherwise entitled. They are made to suffer "extortion fee" for living in their own house or run their own ..

California shooting suspect had professional, personal ties with victims

The suspect who killed four people, including a 9-year-old boy, at a business complex in Orange, California, in the US on Wednesday knew the victims, said police

Foreign hand: Help or hindrance?

Book review of The Role of External Support in Nonviolent Campaigns: Poisoned Chalice or Holy Grail?

A non-violent 'toolkit' for change

Non-violent campaigns led to regime change more than twice as often - that is, 53 per cent of the time compared to 26 per cent for violent campaigns, according to a study

Govt orchestrating violence to disrupt peaceful protests, says CPI(M)

The CPI(M) accused the government on Thursday of "orchestrating violence" to disrupt peaceful protests against its policies

Farmer leaders involved in violence, won't be spared: Delhi Police chief

Delhi Police on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders made inflammatory speeches and were involved in the violence during the tractor parade by agitating farmers that left 394 of its personnel injured

Farmers sow seeds of violence: Union ends tractor rally, security beefed up

One dead, many injured as protesters storm Red Fort

Haryana sounds high alert after chaos in Delhi during tractor parade

Authorities in Haryana sounded a high alert in the state and said anyone taking law into one's hands will be dealt with strictly, after a tractor march turned violent

Delhi violence: Delhi court denies bail to three persons accused of rioting

Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav dismissed the appeals filed by the accused -- Mohd Arif, Saleem Khan and Jalaluddin, against an order of a magisterial cour