2006 Bhiwandi lynching

The 2006 Bhiwandi lynching was the murder of two police constables in Bhiwandi by a Muslim mob.[1] The constables were burned alive after two Muslims were shot by police.[2] Curfew was imposed after the lynching.[3] Some reports said the constables were stabbed to death.[4] The police constables have been identified as R Y Jagtap of the Bhoiwada police station and B R Gangurde of the Narpoli police station.[5][6] The Muslim mob belonging to Raza Academy was violently protesting against the construction of a police station near a mosque.[7]

References

  1. "Charred bodies of two cops found in Bhiwandi after riot - Indian Express". Archive.indianexpress.com. 2006-07-06. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  2. "Bhiwandi backlash: Two cops set on fire, curfew on | Jul 06,2006". Outlookindia.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  3. "Two policemen lynched; curfew in Bhiwandi". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2006-07-06. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  4. "2 policemen stabbed to death in Bhiwandi - Today's Paper". The Hindu. 2006-07-07. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  5. "Mob, cops clash; 4 killed near Mumbai". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  6. Ashwin Aghor; Prashant Hamine (2006-07-07). "'Cops were stabbed and set on fire' | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  7. "Bhiwandi toll rises to four; curfew to continue". Oneindia. 2006-07-06. Retrieved 2016-01-17.

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