Communal Clash in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan

2014-01-14

Main Information

  • Victim Names Dinesh Gaeri, Bhanwar Singh, Raja Khan, and others
  • Date of Incident 2014-01-14
  • Nature of Violence Religious Identity Based Violence
  • Causal factors Religious identity
  • Religion of Vicitim Muslims
  • Name of Perpetrator Undisclosed
  • State Rajasthan
  • City/District Pratapgarh, Kotadi Village, Pratapgarh
  • Party in Power BJP

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Kotadi Village, Pratapgarh
  • Perpetrator Organization Bajrag Dal
  • Place of incident N/A

A communal clash broke out after some verbal exchange between the members of the two communities. The incident happened in a village in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. Around 20 thatched houses and shops were set ablaze. 3 people died in the incident. 6 people got injured. Heavy police force was deployed in the area to maintain the peace after taking the situation back in control. Police arrest 6 accused involved in the violence.