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Hindu cow vigilantes threaten to block highways if suspended inspector not cleared

The Independent UK

‘I am with RSS, BJP, VHP’: Nuh riots key accused Bittu Bajrangi to ‘lead’ July 22 yatra

Nearly a year after violence broke out during the Brij Mandal religious yatra in Haryana’s Nuh, killing at least six people, preparations are underway for another yatra on July 22. And Bittu Bajrangi, cow vigilante and key accused of last year’s violence, has claimed to lead the procession this year.

Newslaundry

Nuh violence accused Bittu Bajrangi thrashes man in police presence

A video of the incident surfaced on the internet showing Bittu Bajrangi, a cow vigilante, along with some other men thrashing Shyamu, a tenant residing in Sanjay Enclave of Faridabad.

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Nuh Clashes: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi gets bail

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi granted bail by court in connection with Nuh communal clashes. Arrested on Aug 15, he was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | 53-member CBI team to probe Manipur cases, VHP denies link with Bittu Bajrangi after his arrest; and more

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VHP denies link with Bittu Bajrangi after his arrest over Nuh violence

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad issued a statement saying that Raj Kumar alias Bittu Bajrangi, who was arrested by Haryana Police in connection with the Nuh violence, “never had any relation” with its youth wing Bajrang Dal, or other VHP-linked organisations.

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Bittu Bajrangi arrested in connection with Nuh violence

Gurugramittu Bajrangi arrested on August 15 for inciting communal clashes in Nuh, Haryana. He was president of Goraksha Bajrang Force. He was questioned by Crime Investigation Agency and wil be produced in court on August 16 FIR registered against him for IPC sections 148-506 and Arms Act.

The Hindu

Who is Monu Manesar, Indian vigilante accused of inciting Haryana violence?

Video released by Manesar two days before violence in Nuh is believed to be the trigger, but he is yet to be arrested.

Al Jazeera

No mastermind behind Nuh violence, culprits being identified, arrested: Nuh SP

Nuh SP Narendra Singh Bijarnia was addressing a press conference at the Nuh-based Camp Office (DC residence), which was also attended by Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar.

The Hindu

‘We would’ve never filed a case’: Behind rise in Haryana ‘love jihad’ FIRs, vigilantes, misuse of new law

Sanskriti Shukla converted to Islam before she married Javed Khan last year in Haryana’s Faridabad. They had been in a relationship for seven years, but they are now in hiding after threats from Hindutva vigilantes, including the Bajrang Dal and the Bittu Bajrangi-led Gau Raksha Bajrang Force.

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