communal tension

Communal tensions rise in Kerala after priest hit by car; Christian groups protest

PATHANAMTHITTA: The tranquil town of Poonjar and its surrounding areas were engulfed in turmoil as a group of youths affiliated with radical factions brutally attacked a priest within the premises of a local church. The altercation reportedly stemmed from the priest’s objection to reckless driving and disruptive behaviour in the vicinity. The victim, Fr. Attuchalil Joseph, […]

Shocked At PM’s Silence: 13 Oppn Parties Condemn Recent Communal Violence

NEW DELHI: In wake of the recent communal tensions across the country, 13 opposition parties on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the matter and appealed to maintain peace and harmony, and also demanded stringent punishment for the perpetrators. In a statement, the opposition parties said, “We are extremely anguished at […]