'184 killed, homes burnt': What happened during 1978 riots in Sambhal

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 15, 2025
In 1978, communal tensions in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh erupted into fierce riots, leaving 184 dead and dramatically shifting local demographics. Sparked by an incident at MGM College, the violence saw Hindu families fleeing the area. Recent efforts have restored land to some displaced families and reignited discussions about the...

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Sambhal

Sambhal

City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Heavy security was deployed in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of 'Alvida Juma' due to ongoing tensions related to a dispute over the Mughal-era Jama Masjid since..
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A district court rejected the interim bail plea of Shahi Jama Masjid president Zafar Ali, scheduling his regular bail petition for April 2. He was arrested for..
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Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by the Sambhal district court over his statement alleging that Congress is fighting against the Indian State. The remarks, made..
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Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

State in northern India
Drilling work has already started and requires 25,000 litres of water daily. The project is expected to be completed by April 2025.
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The Uttar Pradesh government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, has issued strict directives to shut down illegal slaughterhouses and ban meat sales within a 500-meter..
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to run special campaigns across the state, starting from April 1.
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Hinduism

Indian religion
Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Nirupam has urged Mumbai Police to close street-side Shawarma and non-vegetarian stalls during Navratri, citing respect for Hindu..
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An Indian-American student at Houston University has accused a Hinduism course of bias, alleging it misrepresented aspects of the Hindu religion and politically..
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Multiple Hindu temples in the United States have been defaced with anti-India graffiti, prompting significant concern from both temple authorities and the Indian..
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP for focusing on cowsheds while emphasizing his party's efforts to build perfume parks. Yadav's remarks,..
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