Communal violence in Kabirdham, Chattisgarh
2021-10-03
A riot broke down in Kawardha after what was supposed to be a peaceful protest organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the BJP after it turned violent. The riot started over a dispute between a Hindu man and some Muslim men which further went to taking down the green and saffron flags put up along the streets. On Tuesday a group of men entered a Muslim neighbourhood and went on a rampage. Bikes of Muslims were torched and some houses were also ransacked. Some police personnel also got injured trying to control the mob. Curfew was imposed in the town and more than 5,000 police personnel were stationed to keep the matter peaceful. About 59 people were detained by the police after being identified from the videos of the riot.