News for 'stone pelting'

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A resident of Uttarakhand's Badena village, Singh had joined the army in 2016 and is survived by his parents.

Security Forces Nab 10 Rebels Near Manipur Border Amid Ongoing Unrest

Security Forces Nab 10 Rebels Near Manipur Border Amid Ongoing Unrest

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Security forces in Manipur have arrested 10 cadres of the banned Prepak (RA) near the India-Myanmar border, including five minors, as search operations continue in the region amid ongoing ethnic violence. A separate incident involved a mob attempting to enter the residence of a Kuki Zo Council chairman.

Curfew back in parts of Kashmir after stray incidents of stone-pelting

Curfew back in parts of Kashmir after stray incidents of stone-pelting

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Curfew was imposed on Friday morning in seven police station areas of Srinagar district as a precautionary measure, a police official said.

Bengal 'most polarised state': SC orders CBI/NIA probe, CAPF deployment

Bengal 'most polarised state': SC orders CBI/NIA probe, CAPF deployment

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the 'hostage' situation involving seven judicial officials in West Bengal's Malda district, demanding explanations from state officials and authorising the Election Commission to seek a CBI or NIA probe.

Agra Girl Found Dead: Police Investigate Tenant's Role

Agra Girl Found Dead: Police Investigate Tenant's Role

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The body of an eight-year-old girl, who went missing from outside her house in Agra, was found inside a flour drum in a tenant's room. Police are searching for the absconding tenant, who is the primary suspect in the case.

Man acquitted in 1993 Mumbai riots case due to lack of evidence

Man acquitted in 1993 Mumbai riots case due to lack of evidence

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A court in Mumbai acquitted a 53-year-old man in a 1993 riots case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove his participation in the violence that followed the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

Armymen booked for death of 2 civilians in firing at stone-pelting mob

Armymen booked for death of 2 civilians in firing at stone-pelting mob

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The case was registered under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder), the officials said.

TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of Modi's rally in Kolkata

TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of Modi's rally in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Clashes between TMC and BJP supporters erupted in Kolkata just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, resulting in injuries and heightened political tensions ahead of Assembly elections.

Shops shut, streets tense at Turkman Gate after demolition drive

Shops shut, streets tense at Turkman Gate after demolition drive

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Shuttered shops, overturned scooters, broken tiles and stones marked the narrow lanes near the Turkman Gate area in New Delhi on Wednesday, as the locality remained tense and under heavy security following violence during an anti-encroachment drive.

'About 30-35 people broke barricades and indulged in rioting'

'About 30-35 people broke barricades and indulged in rioting'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A group allegedly protested and clashed with police during an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi, resulting in injuries and detentions.

Jaitapur protests: Policemen hurt in stone pelting

Jaitapur protests: Policemen hurt in stone pelting

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Hundreds of villagers agitating against the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project at Madban village in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district on Monday pelted stones on policemen, resulting in injury to a few personnel.

From Underdogs To Ranji Trophy Champions: Jammu And Kashmir's Moment Of Magic

From Underdogs To Ranji Trophy Champions: Jammu And Kashmir's Moment Of Magic

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi was the standout performer for Jammu and Kashmir but the triumphant Ranji Trophy campaign was a team effort.

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh, months after escaping police custody in a rape case. He faces charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation based on a complaint filed in September 2025.

'4th incident since 2014': Stones pelted on Owaisi's Delhi home

'4th incident since 2014': Stones pelted on Owaisi's Delhi home

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The AIMIM leader said he has submitted a complaint to Delhi Police in connection with the incident.

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.

Rajasthan Man Held for Murder After Staging Wife's Accidental Death

Rajasthan Man Held for Murder After Staging Wife's Accidental Death

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A man in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as an accidental fall. Forensic investigation and crime scene reconstruction revealed the truth, leading to the husband's arrest.

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

White-collar terror: Doctors formed 'Ansar Interim' to target J-K, beyond

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.

Kashmir violence: Girl dies in road mishap caused by stone pelting in Srinagar

Kashmir violence: Girl dies in road mishap caused by stone pelting in Srinagar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The stone pelters apparently targeted the SUV as they thought it was an official vehicle.

Man Held in MP for Teen's Murder; Cannibalism Allegations Surface

Man Held in MP for Teen's Murder; Cannibalism Allegations Surface

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old boy. Police are investigating claims that the accused resorted to cannibalism after a video surfaced online.

Hyderabad tense after temple vandalism, cops injured in clashes

Hyderabad tense after temple vandalism, cops injured in clashes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad after a Plaster of Paris idol was partially damaged at a temple, leading to protests, attacks on police, and vandalism of a religious structure. Police have registered two cases and are investigating the incidents.

6 held for stone-pelting at Dalit man's wedding in Rajasthan

6 held for stone-pelting at Dalit man's wedding in Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Six people were detained after they pelted stones at a Dalit man's marriage procession after he rode a mare against their wish, police said on Friday.

Army Chief Bipin Rawat calls for united efforts to tackle stone-pelting problem

Army Chief Bipin Rawat calls for united efforts to tackle stone-pelting problem

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Rawat was briefed on the prevailing security situation in J&K Valley and recent operations conducted by the security forces.

Stones hurled at Tapti Ganga Express

Stones hurled at Tapti Ganga Express

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

No one was injured in the incident that left a windowpane of the B6 coach damaged.

Stones hurled at Tapti Ganga Express

Stones hurled at Tapti Ganga Express

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

No one was injured in the incident that left a windowpane of the B6 coach damaged.

Karbi Anglong Eviction Protests Turn Violent

Karbi Anglong Eviction Protests Turn Violent

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Violence continued for the second consecutive day in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday as protesters demanding the eviction of non-tribals set fire to shops and vehicles, forcing the administration to suspend Internet and mobile data services to prevent further escalation.

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who has been in jail for over eight years in a terror funding case, citing the unlikelihood of a timely trial conclusion and the curtailment of personal liberty.

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi in a UAPA case related to waging war against India and membership of a terrorist organization.

When Turkman Gate Was Demolished In 1976

When Turkman Gate Was Demolished In 1976

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

A legend that sprang up after the Turkman Gate killing is that when the shrine is disturbed, the government will fall, as it happened with the Indira Gandhi government.

Stone pelting: Jihad's new weapon

Stone pelting: Jihad's new weapon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The jihadis use stone throwing to draw fire from the security forces and cause casualties so that Kashmir is on the boil for a little longer. The solution to the turmoil is not concessions, but good governance.

Stone pelting incidents in J-K down to 327 in 2020: MoS Home

Stone pelting incidents in J-K down to 327 in 2020: MoS Home

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said stone-pelting incidents in the Union Territory have come down to 327 in 2020 from 2,009 in 2019 and the number of terrorists neutralised has gone up to 221 in 2020 from 157 the previous year.

Mamata injured in stone-pelting

Mamata injured in stone-pelting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Banerjee, whose party is spearheading the agitation against acquisition of farmland for a proposed SEZ by the Left Front government, entered Nandigram in a procession with members of the Krishi Jami Raksha Committee.

BJP leader booked for inflammatory remarks at Ganesh visarjan

BJP leader booked for inflammatory remarks at Ganesh visarjan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

A case has been registered against BJP leader and MLC C T Ravi for allegedly making inflammatory comments during a Ganesha idol immersion event in Maddur town. The charges stem from a speech targeting the minority community during a protest against stone pelting at a previous Ganesha procession.

Sidda to meet guv on hate speech bill amid BJP's march call

Sidda to meet guv on hate speech bill amid BJP's march call

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismisses speculation of a power struggle within the Congress party and addresses concerns regarding the Hate Speech Bill.

Ballari clash death: Bullet not fired by police, says Karnataka HM

Ballari clash death: Bullet not fired by police, says Karnataka HM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said preliminary reports indicate the bullet that killed a person in Ballari clashes was likely fired from a private weapon, not police firearms. A high-level probe has been ordered into the incident.

Chhattisgarh woman cop's clothes torn, 2 protesters held

Chhattisgarh woman cop's clothes torn, 2 protesters held

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

A woman constable was assaulted and had her clothes torn during an anti-mining protest in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.

J&K: Video shows man tied to army jeep as human shield against stone-pelting

J&K: Video shows man tied to army jeep as human shield against stone-pelting

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The army said it is investigating the video.

Man held for posting 'misleading' video in J-K; curbs on online news

Man held for posting 'misleading' video in J-K; curbs on online news

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Police in Kishtwar detained a person for allegedly uploading a misleading video related to a clash between two communities. The district magistrate also issued an order regulating unregistered online news portals and social media pages to prevent misinformation and maintain public order.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'