Particle.news

Download on the App Store

5 killed in sectarian clashes in India's Haryana state amid rising Hindu-Muslim tensions

  • Violence erupted during a Hindu nationalist group's religious procession in Muslim-majority Nuh district, leaving 4 dead including 2 police officers.
  • Clashes spread to Gurugram where a mosque was torched and a Muslim cleric killed.
  • Authorities imposed curfew, suspended internet, deployed troops, and closed schools to contain situation.
  • Haryana officials condemned violence and promised action, while India's home minister alleged "engineered" clashes.
  • Observers say religious polarization has increased under PM Modi, leading to more Hindu-Muslim tensions.
Hero image