2014 Meerut riots

October 2018 October 2018 2014 Meerut riots India Uttar Pradesh Meerut Location of riots in Uttar Pradesh, India yes 2014 05 10 – 2014 05 10 yes Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India 28.98 N 77.70 E inline,title Scuffle between two communities over fence construction around a well escalated into riotHindu-Muslim clashes leave several injured in Meerut, BJP uploads photos http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/3-shot-many-injured-in-hindu-muslim-clashes-in-meerut-bjp-uploads-photos/ Indian Express 11 May 2014 3https://www.oneindia.com/lucknow/meerut-district-administration-laxity-led-to-communal-riots-lse-1445450.html Meerut: District administration laxity led to communal riots? One India 11 May 2014 11 May 2014 50http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-50-injured-in-meerut-riot-1986914 50 injured in Meerut riot DNA India 10 May 2014 11 May 2014 Violence and action On 10 May 2014, a scuffle between two communities over construction of fence around well escalated into riots in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a northern state of India As of 11 May, 3 people were killed and 50 injured, including a top police officer and two media persons.Rai Sandeep Clashes in Meerut after spat over well; four shot at, 15 injured http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Clashes-in-Meerut-after-spat-over-well-four-shot-at-15-injured/articleshow/34934321.cms 25 February 2015 TNN Times of India 10 May 2014 Background Two local groups in Meerut were staking claims in a well which has been directed by court to be maintained at status quo. But, in-charge of nearby mosque had started to construct concrete fence around the well.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Water-row-leads-to-Meerut-riots/articleshow/34940475.cms Water row leads to Meerut riots Times of India 11 May 2014 11 May 2014 The incident started at around 2 pm on 10 May in the Teer Gehran area of Meerut. There have been various theories regarding the cause of violence. While Times of India reported that this construction of fence paved way for riots, the New Indian Express reported that installation of water facilitation centre was objected by members from Jain community arguing that it would affect their temple, which started the riots.http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/50-Injured-in-Meerut-Riot/2014/05/10/article2217425.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20140512205723/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/50-Injured-in-Meerut-Riot/2014/05/10/article2217425.ece dead 12 May 2014 50 Injured in Meerut Riot New Indian Express 10 May 2014 11 May 2014http://www.firstpost.com/india/meerut-communal-clash-leaves-50-people-injured-1517323.html Meerut: Over 50 people injured in communal clashes Firstpost 11 May 2014 11 May 2014 Clashes While the cause of riot was uncertain, the argument between the two communities escalated into shouting of slogans against each other. Soon violence erupted and vehicles were set fire. Stone pelting and firing of arms were done by members of both communities. Few police personnel who tried to control the mob faced injuries. One person succumbed to bullet wound, while other injured were being taken to local hospitals. Security Police sources stated that patrolling has been intensified. Six companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary and Eight companies of Rapid Action Force has been deployed to restore peace Shops were closed in the area due to rioting.https://www.oneindia.com/lucknow/meerut-communal-riots-one-dead-50-injured-1445423.html Meerut communal riots: One dead, 50 injured One India 11 May 2014 11 May 2014 Criminal Cases were registered against 200 people in connection with the riots and Nauchandi Mela has been wound up before its scheduled end.http://www.firstpost.com/india/meerut-security-increased-after-communal-clashes-1517809.html Meerut: Security increased after communal clashes Firstpost 11 May 2014 11 May 2014 According to Meerut SP Om Prakash Singh, the police have identified some criminals from a video footage.Meerut Communal violence: Criminal Cases filed against 200 People http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/05/meerut-communal-violence-criminal-cases-filed-against-200-people/ IANS news.biharprabha.com 11 May 2014 Arrest Two persons were held Chandramohan C. K. Two nabbed over death of Meerut youth The Hindu 2014-05-15 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/two-nabbed-over-death-of-meerut-youth/article6009880.ece 2015-11-21 after the victim succumbed to injuries.Riots victim succumbs to injuries, Meerut tense The Times of India 2014-05-13 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Riots-victim-succumbs-to-injuries-Meerut-tense/articleshow/35042495.cms 2015-11-21 References Category:2014 riots Category:2014 crimes in India Category:History of Meerut Category:2010s in Uttar Pradesh Category:Violence in India Category:May 2014 in India