Historical Events tagged with "muslim community"

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Crime & Law

Violent Attack on Kano Central Mosque

November 28th, 2014 10 years ago

Gunmen attacked the central mosque in Kano, Nigeria, detonating three bombs during Friday prayers, resulting in the deaths of at least 120 people. The assault took place amid rising violence attributed to Boko Haram, which has targeted places of worship. Survivors described scenes of chaos as worshippers scrambled for safety amid the explosions, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the city in recent years. Security concerns were heightened as the attackers targeted a fundamental religious gathering during a pivotal time for the Muslim community.

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Crime & Law

Police Shooting of Hashimpura Residents

May 22nd, 1987 37 years ago

In Meerut, a police operation resulted in the killing of 42 Muslim men from the Hashimpura area. This incident was attributed to rising communal tensions in the region, leading to a brutal crackdown by security forces. Victims were allegedly taken to the outskirts of the city and shot in a retaliatory act following violent clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities. The incident sparked widespread outrage and raised significant questions about police conduct and communal violence in India.

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