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Muzaffarnagar slap row: Student likely to be admitted to govt school

LUCKNOW: A Muslim student, who was slapped by his classmates following the orders of a school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, will be admitted to a government primary school provided his family agrees to it, officials of the education department said on Sunday.

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Student slap incident throws light on poor quality of schooling in rural Uttar Pradesh

As urban media descended on Khubbapur village of Muzaffarnagar, where a Muslim boy was slapped by his classmates at the instigation of his class teacher Tripta Tyagi, it became an opportunity for the children to complain about the corporal punishment they face in schools, irrespective of gender and age.

The Hindu

UP: Complaint registered and child under counselling, says Muzaffarnagar DM on video of children slapping classmate

The viral video goes on to show children taking turns striking the crying Muslim student at the instigation of their teacher, while the teacher looks on. Read further on Dynamite News:

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U.P. teacher booked for asking kids to hit Muslim classmate

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP/RSS of "politics of hate" after a teacher in Muzaffarnagar asked students to slap a Class 2 student from Muslim community. He demanded her immediate sacking and called her a "blot on teacher society." Police are investigating the incident and action will be taken against…

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Eight-year-old Muslim boy slapped by classmates at teacher’s egging in UP

AGRA: In a disturbing video widely circulated on social media on Friday, a female teacher of a private school in UP’s Muzaffarnagar district can be purportedly seen encouraging students to slap their classmate, an eight-year-old Muslim boy.

The Times of India

Brother of Muslim bhajan singer stabbed to death in UP's Muzaffarnagar

MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 17-year-old brother of a Muslim singer, who courted controversy for singing a bhajan, was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, police said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Nuh violence: Alert sounded in 3 UP districts bordering Haryana

An alert has been sounded in Saharanpur, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar districts of Uttar Pradesh bordering Haryana in the wake of communal violence in the neighbouring state.

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NIA attaches two properties of ‘notorious’ drug trafficker

NIA attaches two properties of notorious drug trafficker in connection with 103 kg heroin seizure. Razi Haider Zaidi's residential plot in Muzaffarnagar and two-storey building in Delhi's Jamia Nagar.

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Uttar Pradesh: Two children die, 3 injured in house roof collapse

Two children were killed and three others were injured when the roof of a house collapsed due to incessant rain in Nai Mandi area of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News

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‘Now I am happy’: a woman’s 10-year fight for justice against gang-rapists

After a decade of delays and threats, Amena was the last of seven rape survivors resolved to fight. The verdict has been welcomed by Muslims facing increasing discrimination in India

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Khap Mahapanchayat: Delegation will meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers, says Rakesh Tikiat

MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): A Khap Mahapanchayat held here on Thursday decided that a delegation would meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers demanding action against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Saran Singh accused of sexually abusing female grapplers, farmer leader Rakesh Tikiat said.

The Times of India

‘Fight not over’: India rape survivor in fear as attackers jailed

Muslim woman raped during 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots struggles to restart life even after accused are jailed for 20 years.

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Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express is here and this is what you need to know

The new Delhi - Dehradun Vande Bharat Express is India’s 18th and Uttarakhand’s first. The new express train was inaugurated today (May 25, 2023). As per reports, the Delhi - Dehradun Vande Bharat Express will run from Delhi’s Anand Vihar terminal to Dehradun while making stops at Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar,…

The Times of India

Results of Muzaffarnagar urban local body polls hint at social reconciliation

The success of Muslim candidates who recently emerged victorious in six out of the 10 seats for chairpersons of urban local bodies in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh hints at a social reconciliation in the district that witnessed large-scale Hindu-Muslim riots in 2013. In the previous local body polls held…

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Court awards 20-year jail to two for gang rape of Muslim woman during Muzaffarnagar riots

A district court here on May 9 sentenced two men to 20 years in prison for gang-raping a woman during the 2013 Muzafftarnagar riots.

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Uttar Pradesh: Police conduct security check through drones ahead of Holi celebration

In a bid to curb cross-border trading of spurious liquor ahead of the Holi festival, Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday carried out a security check operation in Muzaffarnagar district using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP to organise mega convention on Hindu-Muslim unity in Muzaffarnagar

LUCKNOW: Nearly a decade after it was hit by communal riots in 2013, the west UP district of Muzaffarnagar is all set to hold a BJP-backed mega-convention on “Hindu-Muslim unity”. The convention, titled ‘Sneh Milan: Ek Desh Ek DNA’ is likely to be organised between March 15 and March 20,…

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Muzaffarnagar communal riots: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath comes in open support of disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday came out in open support of the disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini saying that he "fell victim to SP's conspiracy" as he stood to "protect Muzaffarnagar's dignity".

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Allahabad HC rejects disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini's plea to suspend conviction in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riot case

PRAYAGRAJ: Contending that disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini had been convicted by the MP/MLA court after finding evidence against him 'trustworthy' and 'reliable', the Allahabad high court on Tuesday turned down his appeal to suspend his conviction in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riot case.

The Times of India

Muzaffarnagar riot case: Allahabad HC reserves order on disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini's plea for suspension of conviction

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court on Tuesday reserved its order on an application filed by disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini, seeking suspension of his conviction in the Muzaffarnagar riot case of 2013.

The Times of India

2013 Muzaffarnagar riot case: Allahabad HC to take up BJP MLA Vikram Saini’s plea on disqualification on Tuesday

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court on Monday adjourned till Tuesday (November 22), the hearing on disqualified BJP MLA Vikram Saini’s plea challenging his conviction in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riot case, as his application for suspension of conviction was not in the court record.

The Hindu

BJP MLA among 12 sentenced to two years in prison in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case

Khatauli Vikram Saini was granted bail soon after the verdict

The Times of India

Constable among 4 killed as car hits divider in UP's Muzaffarnagar

MUZAFFARNAGAR: A police constable among four people were killed after their car hit a divider on Delhi-Dehradun national highway here on Monday, police said. The accident occured near Devarana hotel under Mansurpur police station area, Station House Officer (SHO) Mahabir Singh said.

The Times of India

3 killed, 6 injured in separate house collapse incidents in Uttar Pradesh

MUZAFFARNAGAR/SAHARANPUR (UP): Three persons were killed and six others sustained serious injuries in separate incidents of house collapse due to heavy rains, officials said on Saturday.

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Uttar Pradesh: 2 kids die as house collapses in Muzaffarnagar

The police with the help of the local residents launched a rescue and relief operation, but by the time the victims could be pulled out Shoaib and Sana were dead. Read more on Dynamite News:

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