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Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Opposition raises lynching issue, govt alleges communal bias

Naresh Agrawal later had to express regret after the treasury benches forced an adjournment.

20 Jul 2017 1:06 AM

Adityanath said, 'These incidents (mob lynching) are given unnecessary importance. If you talk about mob lynching, what was 1984? Law and order is a matter of state. Congress' intention is to make mountain out of a molehill and it won't be successful.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Unnecessary importance being given to mob lynching: Yogi Adityanath

'Humans are important and cows are also important. Both have their own roles in nature. Everyone should be protected,' UP CM said.

25 Jul 2018 6:46 PM

Congress chief Spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. (Photo: PTI)

Why does PM's voice never reach vigilantes: Cong lashes out at Shah, Modi

Surjewala also asked Shah whether it was not a fact that over 50 cases of lynching had taken place in the country in the 3 yrs of BJP rule.

03 Jul 2017 8:51 AM

The Ministry of Home Affairs asked states to take 'effective measures' against mob killings. (Photo: AP)

Grant equal protection to all irrespective of caste: MHA advisory to states

The advisory comes amid outrage over the murder of a 28-year-old man at Alwar in Rajasthan over suspicions of cow smuggling.

24 Jul 2018 9:20 PM

Senior counsel Indira Jaising informed the Supreme Court bench that Rajasthan government had not taken action against the police over the Alwar lynching incident. (Photo: File)

Publicise steps taken to curb cow vigilantism, mob lynching: SC to Centre, states

SC also granted a week’s time to 8 states and UTs to comply with its directions on curbing cow vigilantism and mob lynching.

24 Sep 2018 5:04 PM

Rajasthan was in national limelight for the lynching of Pehlu Khan, a cattle trader, on April 1, 2017. (Photo: ANI)

Anti mob lynching bill introduced in Rajasthan Assembly

The bill provides for rigorous life imprisonment and a fine between one and Rs five lakh on perpetrators if the victim dies.

30 Jul 2019 7:41 PM

Another uncle of Tabrez Marsood Alam said, 'We found Tabrez's dead body one week after the murder. No case was registered in the incident. He was killed near Rajnagar police station. We condemn this media report stating that he was killed in mob lynching fifteen years ago.' (Photo: ANI)

‘Not killed in mob lynching’: Family members on reports of Tabrez’s father death

Tabrez Ansari was attacked by a mob in Kharsawan district of Jharkhand on the suspicion of theft on June 18.

27 Jun 2019 10:03 AM

Rajnath Singh to lead 5-member ministers’ group, report to PM Modi. (Photo: PTI | File)

Mob lynching: Panel, GoM set up to suggest law

The GoM will examine the recommendations and submit a final report about steps to taken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

24 Jul 2018 5:07 AM

The great Bollywood divide

Actors weigh in on the ongoing stir in Bollywood, over a letter sent to Narendra Modi regarding lynching.

28 Jul 2019 12:37 AM

A man was beaten to death by mob in Alwar’s Ramgarh on suspicion of cow smuggling. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Want justice: Father of man lynched in Alwar on suspicion of cow smuggling

Man identified as Akbar Khan was lynched while allegedly transporting cows from Haryana to Ramgarh.

21 Jul 2018 11:00 AM

65-year-old Samiuddin survived the brutal attack on him by the mob from adjoining Bajheda Khurd village on June 18. (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter @imMAK02)

I want justice, court will do it, says Hapur lynching survivor's son

19-yr-old Anas, whose father survived mob attack two months ago, is still trying to find his bearings and resume a normal life.

19 Aug 2018 4:21 PM

Mob lynching has become an epidemic in India: Swara Bhasker

The 'Nil Battey Sannata' actor also said a strong law is the need of the hour.

25 Jul 2019 10:54 AM

The mob lynching incident happened on June 17, 2019 and a video went viral showing Tabrez Ansari tied to a pole as people thrashed the man in Dhatkidih village. (Photo: File | Representational)

Jharkhand HC grants bail to 6 accused in Tabrez Ansari mob lynching case

The counsel of accused informed that court asked it is not clear from the video whose hit from the mob caused Tabrez Ansari's death.

11 Dec 2019 6:20 PM

The report said some faculty members investigating the killing pressured students to support the blasphemy allegations because of Khan's past criticism of the university.

Faizabad vs the Mardan lynching

Faizabad was about the abstract, in Mardan there are flesh and blood heroes to be venerated and a dead boy to condemn.

12 Feb 2018 5:40 AM

45-year-old UP man was lynched by mob in Hapur's Pilakhuwa village on Monday. (Photo: Screengrab)

The story of India and its lynch mobs

The regularity and frequency with which these killings happen is itself a story.

01 Jul 2018 5:37 AM

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan said, 'At a time when some politicians are saying that one must face dire consequences of just touching a cow, Muslims should stay away from such trade. (Photo: File | PTI)

Stay away from cow for safety of your future generations: Azam Khan urges Muslims

'Request Muslims who are in dairy business, cow trading to stop it for safety of their upcoming generations,' Samajwadi Party leaders said.

25 Jul 2018 4:29 PM

The government would look at taking stringent action against culprits and would enact a law, if necessary, to curb incidents of lynching, Rajnath Singh said. (Photo: LSTV via PTI)

If required, govt will enact law to curb lynching, says Rajnath Singh

Oppn parties, mainly Congress and TMC raised the issue in Lok Sabha and demanded that Centre take action to curb mob lynching incidents.

24 Jul 2018 1:53 PM

Samiuddin denied allegations of cow slaughter and said he was a farmer with no history of cases of cow theft or slaughter. (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter @imMAK02)

Give security to Hapur lynching survivor: SC asks UP police for status report

Supreme Court directed Meerut IGP to conduct inquiry into Hapur lynching case and file status report within two weeks.

13 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Cop lynching act marks a new low for J&K govt, pained beyond words: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi also said it is heartbreaking to seeJ&K being pushed back several decades because of the complete failure of the PDP-BJP govt.

23 Jun 2017 3:52 PM

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

In RS, Oppn alleges members of RSS, Govt involved in all lynchings

Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad attacked the government, saying the rise in these incidents was spreading the message of fear.

20 Jul 2017 10:17 AM

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