Ram Navami Turns Violent: Clashes Erupt in Multiple Cities

Apr 06, 2025 Khushi Kumari

During Ram Navami processions in 2023, several Indian cities saw communal clashes involving stone pelting, arson, and curfews

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In Raniganj, West Bengal, violence erupted during a Ram Navami procession as stones were hurled and vehicles were set ablaze

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In Asansol, West Bengal, major unrest was reported during Ram Navami, prompting police to impose Section 144 and suspend internet services

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In Howrah and Hooghly, West Bengal, tensions flared during Ram Navami rallies, leading to the torching of shops and vehicles

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In Sasaram, Bihar, stone-pelting incidents escalated communal tensions, leading to a curfew and heavy police patrolling in the area

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In Bihar Sharif (Nalanda), Bihar, a mosque and several shops were vandalized, prompting large-scale police action in response

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In Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, fresh violence broke out during follow-up protests, leading police to enforce strict law-and-order measures

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