In spite of orders from Supreme Court and Centre over migration of labourers, not much has been done in Maharashtra to stem violence against north Indians…
THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE The current cycle of violence targeting north Indians in Maharashtra started on Feb 3 after Raj Thackeray’s call
FEBRUARY 3 | SHIVAJI PARK
MNS activists bash up north Indians going to attend a SP rally; several people are beaten up and taxis, driven by north Indians damaged. Eleven arrested
FEBRUARY 4 | DADAR RAILWAY STATION
North Indians are pulled out of trains at Dadar and bashed up. Cops arrest four of the miscreants
FEBRUARY 5 | GOVANDI RAILWAY STATION
More people from UP and Bihar are attacked at Govandi railway station. Two arrested for violence
FEBRUARY 8 | BHOIWADA
Bhoiwada cops arrest 21 MNS activists for trying to close down shut shops
FEBRUARY 12 | BHOIWADA AND KALACHOWKIE
Trouble in Bhoiwada and Kalachowkie. Mobs forcibly down shutters of shops, attack taxis driven by north Indians. Four of the goons are arrested
FEBRUARY 13 | THE BIG DAY
The government, after repeated prodding from Centre and adverse remarks from SC, finally musters the courage to arrest Raj Thackeray. But he gets bail. This, however, is provocation enough for MNS supporters to go on a rampage. Mobs take over Mumbai, force people off the road, shut shops and target north Indians (and their taxis). Several people arrested as the first death caused by the agitation is reported from Nashik; a man dies after a stone hits him — ironically — a Maharashtrian.
MARCH 22 | CHEMBUR
Hooligans attack an UP family living in Chembur for nearly 50 years.
MARCH 23 | SANTA CRUZ
Mob beat up a group of six north Indians celebrating Holi in Santa Cruz.
MARCH 29 | KALACHOWKIE AND N M JOSHI MARG
Seven taxis smashed, four arsonist arrested
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