Ram Navami violence in Aurangabad, Bihar

2018-03-25

Main Information

  • Victim Names Undisclosed
  • Date of Incident 2018-03-25
  • Nature of Violence Religious Identity Based Violence
  • Causal factors Religious identity
  • Religion of Vicitim Muslims
  • Name of Perpetrator Anil Singh
  • State Bihar
  • City/District Aurangabad, Nawadih road, Aurangabad, Bihar
  • Party in Power BJP

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Nawadih road, Aurangabad, Bihar
  • Perpetrator Organization Other Right Wing Hindutva
  • Place of incident N/A

The members of the Ram Navami rally allegedly took a Muslim dominated area’s route for the procession while chanting provocative slogans. In retaliation, stones were pelted on the rallyists. The rallyists then became violent and resorted to vandalism and used arson. Around 50 shops were burnt. A BJP member was arrested for his involvement in the crime but he managed to flee from the police custody. Police arrested around 180 people for rioting.