2024 Bahraich violence explained

Bahraich violence
Date:	October 2024
Place:	Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India
Methods:	riots, arson
Arrests:	87 ^[1]

On 13 October 2024, Bahraich saw communal violence between the Hindus and the Muslims following the murder of a Hindu man named Gopal Mishra, after he climbed onto the roof of a house of Abdul Hameed and removed green flag before replacing it with a saffron flag.^{[2] [3]}

A number of vehicles and properties were burned by the rioters following the murder of Mishra. Two police officers have been suspended by the Bahraich district administration.^[4]

A total of 87 arrests have been made as of 23 October.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 87 Arrests, Encounter, Vandalised Shops: The Story Of Bahraich Violence . NDTV.com . 22 February 2019 . 22 October 2024.
2. Web site: Sudhir Chaudhary claims Bahraich victim 'brutally tortured', cops say 'no truth' . Newslaundry . 17 October 2024 . 22 October 2024.
3. Web site: Rashid . Omar . As UP Admin Threatens to Bulldoze Primarily Muslim Property in Bahraich, HC Offers Temporary Relief . The Wire . 21 October 2024 . 22 October 2024.
4. Web site: Over 25 detained for Bahraich violence during immersion procession; SHO suspended . Hindustan Times . 14 October 2024 . 22 October 2024.