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| title = 2014 Meerut riots
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| map_type = India Uttar Pradesh
| map_label = Meerut
| map_caption = Location of riots in Uttar Pradesh, India
|date= {{Start date|df=yes|2014|05|10}} – {{End date|2014|05|10|df=yes}}
| place = [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| coordinates = {{coord|28.98|N|77.70|E|display=inline,title}}
| causes = Scuffle between two communities over fence construction around a well escalated into riot<ref name="ie1">{{cite web| title=Hindu-Muslim clashes leave several injured in Meerut, BJP uploads photos|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/3-shot-many-injured-in-hindu-muslim-clashes-in-meerut-bjp-uploads-photos/|work=Indian Express|accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
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| fatalities = 3<ref name="oi2">{{cite news | url=http://news.oneindia.in/lucknow/meerut-district-administration-laxity-led-to-communal-riots-lse-1445450.html| title=Meerut: District administration laxity led to communal riots?| work=One India | date=11 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
| injuries = 50<ref name="dna1">{{cite news | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-50-injured-in-meerut-riot-1986914| title=50 injured in Meerut riot| work=DNA India | date=10 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
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On 10 May 2014, a scuffle between two communities over construction of fence around well escalated into riots in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], a northern state of [[India]]<ref name="ie1" /> As of 11 May, 3 people were killed and 50 injured, including a top police officer and two media persons.<ref name="dna1" /><ref name=Rai>{{cite news|last1=Rai|first1=Sandeep|title=Clashes in Meerut after spat over well; four shot at, 15 injured|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Clashes-in-Meerut-after-spat-over-well-four-shot-at-15-injured/articleshow/34934321.cms|accessdate=25 February 2015|agency=TNN|publisher=Times of India|date=10 May 2014}}</ref>

==Background==
Two local groups in [[Meerut]] were staking claims in a [[water well|well]] which has been directed by court to be maintained at status quo. But, in-charge of nearby [[mosque]] had started to construct concrete fence around the well.<ref name="toi1">{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Water-row-leads-to-Meerut-riots/articleshow/34940475.cms| title=Water row leads to Meerut riots| work=Times of India | date=11 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref> The incident started at around 2 pm on 10 May in the Teer Gehran area of Meerut.<ref name="bp" /> There have been various theories regarding the cause of violence. While ''[[Times of India]]'' reported that this construction of fence paved way for riots,<ref name="toi1" /> the ''[[New Indian Express]]'' reported that installation of water facilitation centre was objected by members from [[Jain]] community arguing that it would affect their temple, which started the riots.<ref name="nie1">{{cite news | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/50-Injured-in-Meerut-Riot/2014/05/10/article2217425.ece| title=50 Injured in Meerut Riot
| work=New Indian Express | date=10 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="fp1">{{cite news | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/meerut-communal-clash-leaves-50-people-injured-1517323.html| title=Meerut: Over 50 people injured in communal clashes| work=Firstpost | date=11 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>

==Clashes==
While the cause of riot was uncertain, the argument between the two communities escalated into shouting of slogans against each other. Soon violence erupted and vehicles were set fire. Stone pelting and firing of arms were done by members of both communities.<ref name="nie1"/> Few police personnel who tried to control the mob faced injuries.<ref name="dna1" />

One person succumbed to bullet wound, while other injured were being taken to local hospitals.<ref name="oi2" />

==Security==
Police sources stated that patrolling has been intensified. Six companies of [[Provincial Armed Constabulary]] and Eight companies of [[Rapid Action Force]] has been deployed to restore peace<ref name="nie1" /> Shops were closed in the area due to rioting.<ref name="oi1">{{cite news | url=http://news.oneindia.in/lucknow/meerut-communal-riots-one-dead-50-injured-1445423.html| title=Meerut communal riots: One dead, 50 injured| work=One India | date=11 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>

Criminal Cases were registered against 200 people in connection with the riots and [[Nauchandi Mela]] has been wound up before its scheduled end.<ref name="fp2">{{cite news | url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/meerut-security-increased-after-communal-clashes-1517809.html| title=Meerut: Security increased after communal clashes| work=Firstpost | date=11 May 2014| accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref> According to Meerut [[Superintendent of Police|SP]] Om Prakash Singh, the police have identified some criminals from a video footage.<ref name="bp">{{cite web|title=Meerut Communal violence: Criminal Cases filed against 200 People|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/05/meerut-communal-violence-criminal-cases-filed-against-200-people/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>

== Arrest ==
Two persons were held <ref name="Chandramohan 2014">{{cite web | last=Chandramohan | first=C. K. | title=Two nabbed over death of Meerut youth | website=The Hindu | date=2014-05-15 | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/two-nabbed-over-death-of-meerut-youth/article6009880.ece | accessdate=2015-11-21}}</ref> after the victim succumbed to injuries.<ref name="The Times of India 2014">{{cite web | title=Riots victim succumbs to injuries, Meerut tense | website=The Times of India | date=2014-05-13 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Riots-victim-succumbs-to-injuries-Meerut-tense/articleshow/35042495.cms | accessdate=2015-11-21}}</ref>

==References==
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