Khandwa Arson

2022-01-05

Main Information

  • Victim Names Shaukat Ali, Kamroon Bi, Aqeela Bi, Saleem Baig, Chandrakanta
  • Date of Incident 2022-01-05
  • Nature of Violence Religious Identity Based Violence
  • Causal factors Religious identity
  • Religion of Vicitim Muslims
  • Name of Perpetrator Bunty Upadhyay
  • State Madhya Pradesh
  • City/District Khandwa, Kodia Hanuman Temple, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
  • Party in Power BJP

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Kodia Hanuman Temple, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
  • Perpetrator Organization Bajrag Dal
  • Place of incident N/A

Bunty Upadhyay attacked Shaukat Ali under the influence of alcohol. He also attacked his sister and his wife. He burned the houses of two Muslim families and one Hindu family. He set fire to an autorickshaw as well. Multiple FIRs on the accused for arson and attempt to murder.