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What caused the Kaliachak riots in Malda?
/ 24.8°N 88.03°E / 24.8; 88.03 Riots broke out in Kaliachak, Malda district in West Bengal, India on 3 January 2016. The Muslims were protesting the remark of political leaders Kamlesh Tiwari, But the protest turned into riots, when Muslim mob of more than 1 lakh people attacked the police and vandalised the police station of Kaliachak area.
What actually led to the communal violence in Malda?
Here’s what actually led to the communal violence:- – Tension gripped West Bengal’s Malda district on Sunday after a mob torched the entire police station and several vehicles during a protest rally against Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari
Why did violence break out in Kaliachak town?
Violence broke out in Kaliachak Town , Malda district in West Bengal, India on 3 January 2016. The Muslims were protesting the remark of Kamlesh Tiwari, who claimed to be a Hindu Mahasabha leader, made on 3 December 2015 in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which allegedly made derogatory remarks against the Muslim prophet Muhammad.
What happened at Baliadanga?
According to some news reports, Shani Temple, Durga Temple and other Hindu temples were attacked at Baliadanga and around 25 houses and shops owned by Hindus were vandalized.
Where is the place of riots in India?
Malda District. Location of place of riots in West Bengal, India. Riots broke out in Kaliachak, Malda district in West Bengal, India on 3 January 2016 when a part of a protest rally attended by thousands of Muslims turned violent.
When will Rajnath Singh visit Malda?
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit West Bengal’s Malda district on Jan 18 – Additional security forces including RAF jawan have been deployed to control the situation and face any untoward incident Malda’s Kaliachak police station falls in the Muslim-dominated Sujapur area in the district.