Shops damaged, many attacked: Communal violence in Nainital after man, 75, rapes minor
Communal violence erupted in Nainital following the arrest of Mohammed Usman for allegedly raping a minor, leading to vandalism and business closures. Right-wing groups protested, targeting Muslim-owned shops, while authorities deployed additional police forces. The Uttarakhand High Court intervened, ordering heightened security and social media monitoring to prevent further unrest, as community leaders called for calm and justice.
Communal violence erupted in Nainital following the arrest of Mohammed Usman for allegedly raping a minor, leading to vandalism and business closures. Right-wing groups protested, targeting Muslim-owned shops, while authorities deployed additional police forces. The Uttarakhand High Court intervened, ordering heightened security and social media monitoring to prevent further unrest, as community leaders called for calm and justice.
