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Holi Celebrations in India Marred by Violence and Clashes

Incidents of violence during Holi in Ludhiana and Uttar Pradesh leave dozens injured and lead to multiple arrests.

Police personnel at Bihari Colony in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Holi celebrations underway at Lucknow’s Khatu Shyamji Temple in Lucknow (Mushtaq Ali/HT)
People celebrating Holi at Khatu Shyam Temple in Lucknow on Saturday (HT Photo)
For representation only (HT File Photo)

Overview

  • In Ludhiana's Bihari Colony, a clash near a mosque during Holi celebrations resulted in 11 injuries and 8 arrests, with stone pelting and property damage reported.
  • Police emphasized the Ludhiana clash was not communal, attributing it to miscreants, and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify additional suspects.
  • In Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, tensions escalated when upper-caste individuals allegedly tried to forcibly apply Holi colors on Dalit residents, leading to stone pelting and 10 injuries.
  • Other incidents in Uttar Pradesh included a shooting in Farrukhabad, a fire destroying huts in Sant Kabir Nagar, and an assault on a police officer in Kaushambi, all linked to Holi disputes.
  • Authorities in both regions have heightened security and initiated investigations, with several arrests made and cases registered under relevant laws.