Ram Navami violence in Gaya and Kaimur in 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 Undisclosed
  • State Bihar
  • City/District Kaimur, Gaya, Kaimur, Bihar
  • Party in Power BJP

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Gaya, Kaimur, Bihar
  • Perpetrator Organization Other Right Wing Hindutva
  • Place of incident N/A

Ram Navami rallyists became violent in Gaya and Kaimur during the procession. The deliberately entered the Muslim dominated areas and shouted provocative slogans while holding swords in their hands. This created tension in the community. These Hindu extremists purposely targeted Muslim areas with masjids resorting to vandalism and stone pelting. Some shops of Hindus were also destroyed during the communal violence. The clashes in these two towns were minor as compared with other towns and they were brought under control quickly.