US EditionChristmas Decorations Vandalised in Chhattisgarh — What’s Happening in India? Check List of Recent Attacks
The bandh called by Sarva Hindu Samaj protested alleged religious conversions and police inaction after communal clashes in Kanker, with over 80 people involved in Raipur mall vandalism.
- Yesterday, a Sarva Hindu Samaj-called bandh drew mixed response in Chhattisgarh, while about 80 to 90 persons vandalised Christmas decorations at a Raipur shopping mall.
- Last week, sarpanch Rajman Salam buried his 70-year-old father on private land after claiming conversion, sparking objections and clashes in Bade Teoda village.
- Police say clashes on December 16–17 prompted cordons, but violence resumed on December 18 when a mob armed with sticks breached barricades at Bade Teoda village, injuring over 20 police and burning prayer hall items.
- Protesters submitted memorandums at district administration offices to the Governor and the Chief Minister demanding a stringent anti-conversion law, while the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India warned attacks threaten religious freedom.
- A. Sushil Anand Shukla, Chhattisgarh Congress spokesperson, alleged the bandh was government- and RSS-sponsored, linking unrest to political actors, amid reports of threats in Delhi and Kerala schools halting Christmas events.
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Chhattisgarh Anti-Conversion Protest: The entire society called for a "Chhattisgarh Bandh" to protest the incidents of vandalism at religious sites in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, four days ago. The most shocking thing that emerged during this protest was the growing network of religious conversions in urban areas.
40 Charged For Vandalising Christmas Decorations At Raipur Mall
Around 40 unidentified persons have been charged for vandalising Magneto Mall on VIP Road in Raipur during the state-wide 'Chhattisgarh Bandh' on Wednesday. A group of protesters entered the mall, damaged property, and allegedly misbehaved with staff
Mobs vandalise Christmas decorations in parts of India ahead of the festival: reports
There have been multiple incidents of mobs vandalising Christmas decorations in India ahead of the festival, according to local media. The Indian Express has reported that a mob, armed with wooden sticks, vandalised Christmas decorations and installations at a mall in the Raipur city of India’s Chhattisgarh state. View this post on Instagram The report also mentioned that the incident took place on the same day when a Hindu organisation, Sarva …
Angry over bandh violation, mob vandalises Christmas decor at Raipur mall
A mob of 30–40 unidentified people vandalised Christmas decorations at Raipur’s Magneto Mall during a Chhattisgarh bandh called over alleged religious conversion-linked violence. Police have registered an FIR and are identifying the accused using CCTV footage and vehicle details.
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