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On 26th July, Muslims of Pappu came together from Saharanpur, Moradabad and Muzaffarnagar attacked on members of Gurdwara Singh Sabha using gun, swords and member respond to them by pelting stones led to death of 3 people and left 33 injured. Shops of other Sikhs were put on fire. A curfew was imposed by district administration and shoot-at-sight orders were given. Police have arrested above 60 people. The state transport cancelled all 569 buses which passes or stay at Saharanpur. Forces includes PAC, CRPF, RAF and ITBP are deployed in the troubled areas. |
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==Accusations== |
==Accusations== |
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| 2014 Saharanpur riots | |
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| Date | 25 July 2014 – In progress |
| Location | Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India 29°18′N 77°13′E / 29.30°N 77.21°E |
| Caused by | Over a Small piece of Land |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 3 |
| Injuries | 13 |
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The 2014 Saharnpur Riots occurred on 25th July of that year in the city of Saharanpur in the state of Uttar Pardesh in India. The riots occurred between Muslims, incited by Muharram Ali Pappu and Sikhs of Shri Guru Singh Sabha, of over a piece of Land.[1] 3 people were killed and several got injured. The ruling Samajwadi Party calls it an act of RSS where BJP blames ISI[2] though UP cops say that riot was well planned to divide member of both minority communities.[3][4]
Cause
The root of clashes is land dispute between Pappu and Gurudwara Singh Sabha in Kutubsher area. The land is adjacent to Gurdwara near railway station on which both groups claims ownership. On 25th July, members of Gurdwara flagged off the construction to expand Gurdwara premises [5] which broke into clashes the next day.
The Gurdwara management had purchased land for 15 years but Pappu claim the land belong to Mosque and Wakf Board and there cannot be construction without their permission. A petition was filled in civil court 10 years back by Moharram Ali Pappu in Civil court stating land belong to Mosque.
In May 2013, Additional district judge passed order that land belong to Gurdwara.
Clashes and Security
On 26th July, Muslims of Pappu came together from Saharanpur, Moradabad and Muzaffarnagar attacked on members of Gurdwara Singh Sabha using gun, swords and member respond to them by pelting stones led to death of 3 people and left 33 injured. Shops of other Sikhs were put on fire. A curfew was imposed by district administration and shoot-at-sight orders were given. Police have arrested above 60 people. The state transport cancelled all 569 buses which passes or stay at Saharanpur. Forces includes PAC, CRPF, RAF and ITBP are deployed in the troubled areas.
Accusations
The main accused Muharram Ali Pappu was arrested on 30th July and booked under the National Security Act.[6] Pappu is a former councillor of Saharanpur Municipal Corporation and has a criminal record. The police have registered a case against him and 66 others and charged 75 cases against them. Moharram Ali Pappu had filed a petition in the court against the construction. Prabhjit Singh, member of Shri Guru Singh Sabha said that Pappu demanded 25 Lakh for court settlement to which they denied.