Topic: Holi
Days after UP Muslim man killed for resisting Holi colours, police book 117 including his relatives
“I don’t understand what kind of system this is. We lost a family member. We filed a complaint against those who assaulted Sharif, leading to his death, and now the police have booked us instead of taking action against the accused,” said Sharif’s brother-in-law, Minhaz.
Bihar: Politician’s son kills minor Dalit girl on Holi after she rejects casteist comments
In Bihar’s Aurangabad, a brutal case has led to massive outrage, with political leaders and activists demanding strict action against the perpetrators. The incident came to light when a 13-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly killed while playing Holi after she refused to entertain casteist comments.
“It happened in front of many”: Family, locals dispute police version of Muslim man’s killing in Unnao during Holi
“They misbehaved and assaulted my father. Despite his objections, they forcefully smeared him with Holi colors. He was hit with a bucket filled with color,” said Bushra, daughter of Mohammad Sharif, who died on March 15 after allegedly being assaulted by a group of people for resisting Holi colors in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district.
UP: Muslim man beaten to death by Hindu mob for resisting colours while on his way to mosque
A 48-year-old Muslim man was brutally assaulted and killed while on his way to a mosque in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao on Saturday after he resisted having colours thrown on him during Holi.
25-year-old student strangled to death in Rajasthan for refusing to apply color on Holi
In Rajasthan Dausa, a 25-year-old student was allegedly attacked and strangled to death after refusing to apply color during Holi celebrations.
Nearly a dozen mosques covered with tarpaulin in UP’s Sambhal ahead of Holi
Nearly a dozen mosques were being covered with tarpaulin sheets in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal as part of so-called security measures to maintain peace during Holi festivities.
