* Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday condemned the fresh violence in Muzaffarnagar, saying this is the result of vote-bank politics of the Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh Government. “The situation arising in and around Muzaffarnagar is very worrisome. We appeal that government must immediately take action so as to prevent further flare-up,” said BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar. Read here.
* Janata Dal (United) leader Ali Anwar on Thursday said all those believing in the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar and Ram Manohar Lohia must unite to confront this threat. Read here.
31.10.2013
Eight persons have been arrested and cases registered against 15 people in connection with fresh communal violence in Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar district where paramilitary forces are patrolling tense areas.
Three persons were killed last night as communal violence erupted afresh in Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar district which was hit by riots last month leaving 62 dead.
Eight persons were arrested in connection with the latest round of violence and security was enhanced in the entire district where tension ran high, officials said.
Cases have been registered against 15 persons at Budana Police Station, SSP, Muzaffarnagar, H M Singh said. District Magistrate Kaushal Raj had said yesterday that three victims, identified as Afroz, 20, Meherban, 21, and Ajmal, 22, were beaten to death while another was injured in clashes between members of two communities at Muhammadpurraisingh village.
Sources said the victims were among those people staying in relief camps after the recent riots. The incident appeared to be a fallout of the communal tension in the region. Muhammadpurraisingh village was one of places affected by the riots last month.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has sent state police chief Deo Raj Nagar to the violence hit region. Nagar along with Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) R.K. Vishwkarma, who were in New Delhi to participate in a meeting called by the Election Commission of India, are now camping in Muzaffarnagar.
The incident took place on the Hasanpur-Lisadh road when the couple was returning from a doctor. They were intercepted by a group of armed assailants who first stabbed them and then shot at them, injured Rajendra told the police. He also said that his wife Reena was killed on the spot. Irate villagers kept the woman's body on the road and blocked traffic, demanding the arrest of the assailants.
Police worry that the agitation by villagers, also supported by the Khap Panchayats, could turn violent in the coming days.
Peace in Muzaffarnagar was shattered Wednesday evening as communal clashes between two groups left three people dead.
The incident took place in Bhaurankalan police station area when people from two communities fought a pitched battle in which three youngsters were shot dead. The youngsters belonged to Hussainpur Kalan village.
Police reinforcements have been rushed to the area and officials said that all the three dead were Muslims. District officials also added that retired army man Rajendra Singh told the police that he was working in his field when a group of Muslim youth attacked him. He subsequently raised an alarm and villagers rushed to his rescue.
They later opened fire and in the gun battle that ensued, three youth were killed, the official said. He added that Rajendra Singh's claims were being ascertained. The retired army man is a resident of Mohammadpur Raisingh village.
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