Template:Infobox civil conflict On 13 October 2024, Bahraich saw communal violence between the Hindus and the Muslims following the murder of a Hindu man named Ramgopal Mishra, who was shot to death by Saif Ali Khan, Mohammad Shoaib, and Javed Khan, for allegedly removing a flag.[1][2][3]
Protests
During the protest, Muslim households were selectively targeted, and many Muslims had to flee their homes out of fear for their lives.[4] A number of vehicles and properties were burned by the rioters following the murder of Mishra.[5]
Response
Due to the violence the internet services were shut down for four days in the violence affected area.[6]
Uttar Pradesh government issued demolition notices against buildings owned by people involved in the incident. But after the concerned parties approached Supreme Court the UP government withdrew the notices.[7] The notices of demolitions were seen as an act of bulldozer justice.[8]
The PWD department also served demolition notices to 23 establishments. Out of these, 20 belonged to the Muslim community (including Abdul Hameed's house), and three to the Hindu community. BJP MLA from Mahsi, Sureshwar Singh, said, "People are vacating their shops. Those who don't will be dealt with by the administration."[9]
A total of 87 arrests have been made. As of 22 March 2025, most of the arrested individuals have made bail, leaving only 13 people in jail.[10][11]
On October 3, 2025, media reported that the stringent National Security Act was invoked against eight jailed accused.[12]
Reaction
Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav blamed BJP for 'orchestrating' communal violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, in which one person was killed and several others injured, to 'gain mileage' in the forthcoming assembly bypolls in the state.[13] He also said that administrative failure led to Bahraich violence and asked the UP government about "what was being played on the loudspeaker?"[14][15]
The wife (Roli Mishra) of the man shot dead (Ramgopal Mishra) has demanded death sentence for her husband's alleged killers. The wife also accused the authorities of allegedly taking bribes she said "We want justice, but we are being denied it. Authorities have taken bribes."[16]
Aftermath
The government announced that Roli Mishra, the wife of the deceased Ramgopal Mishra, would receive a government job. However, Roli has stated that despite the promises made by the government, she has not yet received the job. Roli also said that "the two-room house is almost complete, but the plastering is still unfinished". Roli mentioned "that out of the 500,000 rupees we received, 450,000 have been spent. We have saved 50,000 rupees, but due to a lack of funds, the house cannot be completed." Roli also accused the local administration of neglect.[17]
In a report by the Dainik Bhaskar's team on 21 March 2025, they visited areas affected by recent violence to assess the current situation. While the overall environment seems normal, a noticeable divide between the communities of both religions is evident. Hindus are avoiding shopping at Muslim-owned stores, and the same holds true for Muslims.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ Bahraich communal violence: Victim's wife demands 'death' to killers. The Hindu(2024-10-18). Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ Sudhir Chaudhary claims Bahraich victim 'brutally tortured', cops say 'no truth'. Newslaundry(17 October 2024). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ↑ As UP Admin Threatens to Bulldoze Primarily Muslim Property in Bahraich, HC Offers Temporary Relief, Rashid, Omar. The Wire(21 October 2024). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ↑ बहराइच हिंसा-20 गांवों से आए दंगाई, मुस्लिम घर छोड़कर भागे. Dainik Bhaskar(14 October 2024). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Over 25 detained for Bahraich violence during immersion procession; SHO suspended. Hindustan Times(14 October 2024). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ↑ Bahraich communal violence: Internet services restored in after four days, police warn against rumours. The Hindu(2024-10-17). Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ Bahraich violence row: No action will be taken on demolition notices until tomorrow: Uttar Pradesh govt assures SC. The Hindu(2024-10-22). Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ Bahraich violence: Supreme Court halts bulldozer action on main accused, others for a day. The New Indian Express(2024-10-22). Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ Bahraich communal violence: Demolition notices strike fear in shopkeepers, many vacate. The Hindu(2024-10-20). Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ 87 Arrests, Encounter, Vandalised Shops: The Story Of Bahraich Violence. www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 बहराइच में जहां हिंसा हुई, हिंदू-मुस्लिम में अभी भी दूरी:छह महीने में दुकानदारों का कारोबार घटा, जिनकी दुकानें जलीं उन्हें कुछ नहीं मिला. Dainik Bhaskar(22 March 2025). Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ↑ Bahraich Communal Riots: 8 Booked Under NSA Over 2024 Violence. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ Assembly bypolls: Akhilesh accuses BJP of 'orchestrating' Bahraich violence to gain mileage. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ 'जुलूस में लाउड स्पीकर पर क्या बज रहा था' बहराइच हिंसा पर आया अखिलेश यादव का बयान. hindi.news18.com(14 October 2024). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Administrative failure led to Bahraich violence: Akhilesh. Hindustan Times(14 October 2024). Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Bahraich communal violence: Victim's wife demands 'death' to killers. The Hindu(2024-10-18). Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ बहराइच हिंसा-रामगोपाल की पत्नी को अब तक नौकरी नहीं: बोली- विधायक फोन नहीं उठाते, पिता ने कहा- योगीजी पर भरोसा. Dainik Bhaskar(20 March 2025). Retrieved 31 March 2025.