Stone Pelting

Voting in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district was disrupted in Indiganatha village as residents boycotted the elections. The situation escalated into violence, with villagers pelting stones at police and damaging an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Efforts to restore order have been made, but the voting process remains halted, raising concerns about the electoral process in the area.

Violence reportedly erupts in Murshidabad's Chandpur as reference to suspended TCM leader Sheikh Shahjahan as 'criminal' ignites communal tensions.

West Bengal Lok Sabha elections 2024: Two TMC activists injured in attack in West Bengal's Cooch Behar hours before polling started. The constituency in northern West Bengal began the election's first phase today at 7 a.m.

Reflecting on the frequent unrest that plagued the valley before the special status was revoked, PM Modi highlighted the significant shift, stressing that organised protests, strikes, and incidents of stone pelting, once rampant, have now become obsolete.

Farmers in Byadagi Chilli Market, Karnataka, erupted in anger over a drastic drop in chilli prices from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 12,000 per quintal. They protested at the APMC office, pelting stones and setting vehicles on fire. Police intervened to control the situation, but identifying the culprits amid chaos was difficult. 

Stone-pelting attacks targeted three Vande Bharat trains in the South Western Railway sector, causing damage to windows but no injuries. Railway authorities, including R. Rama Shankar Prasad Singh, are alarmed by the incidents, emphasizing the need for vigilant enforcement of the law. Previous efforts led to arrests, including minors, involved in similar incidents.

Posters featuring nine "wanted rioters," including Abdul Malik and his son, have been prominently displayed throughout the town, urging the public to share any information with the police.

The Astha Special train (09053), which was flagged off from Surat by Union Minister of State for Railways and Surat BJP MP Darshana Jardosh, carried 1,344 passengers across 22 coaches.

This incident follows a series of obstacles encountered by the yatra since entering Cooch Behar. Last week, posters and banners welcoming Gandhi in Cooch Behar town were torn, and the state government allegedly denied permission for the state Congress to host Gandhi at the state guest house.

A dispute over an Ambedkar nameplate in Hallare village, Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru, escalated into a violent clash between two communities. Miscreants pelted stones at houses and attacked police, resulting in injuries and property damage. The incident has raised concerns about communal harmony, with police investigating and aiming to apprehend the culprits.

Miscreants reportedly disrupted a Lord Shri Ram procession on Mira Road near Mumbai, with stone-pelting and vandalism. Allegedly from the Muslim community, they chanted 'Allah Hu Akbar,' creating tension. Police intervened, making arrests and initiating an investigation. The incident occurred in a Muslim-dominated area, with the procession part of Ayodhya's consecration celebrations. Police conducted a flag march to restore peace, and a case has been filed against five individuals.

"A young priest was shot dead in Bihar's Gopalganj. After five days, his body was recovered. There is a return of 'jungle raj' in the state," says BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla.

Madhya Pradesh is witnessing polling across its 230 constituencies in this much-anticipated election. The results, to be disclosed on December 3 after the vote tally, will delineate the political trajectory of the state.

The article highlights a viral incident in Mangaluru where miscreants attempted to incite a riot by raising a green flag at Ganapati Katte, with the timely intervention of Inspector Sandesh PG preventing a potential disaster.

There have been constant reports of stone-pelting on trains in Kerala. This is the fifth incident in a week where the stone pelting case has been reported especially on the Vande Bharat Express.