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Video: Mob attacks police, pelts stones in West Bengal's Howrah; huge force rushed to spot

A police team in West Bengal's Howrah was attacked as they tried to disperse a large crowd that had gathered in the Tikiyapara area. According to police, when they tried to break the gathering and vacate the premises, the mob attacked them and hurled stones and empty glass bottles on them. 

Apr 28, 2020, 20:14 PM IST

UAH: Indian activists launch helpline for hate crimes victims

Activists in India have launched a helpline centre for the victims of hate crimes and mob attacks aimed at documenting such cases and providing legal aid to victims.

United Against Hate (UAH), a group of activists and civil society members from across India, said the initiative was required as India's federal and state governments failed in preventing such incidents.

Jul 16, 2019, 13:04 PM IST

Mob attacks police post in J&K's Kupwara, 18 policemen injured

Stone-pelting incidents have also occurred in the volatile town of Sopore in Baramulla after the Friday prayers. 

Jun 24, 2016, 20:42 PM IST