“Clashes erupt between Shia and Sunni Muslims during Muharram in Varanasi, Islamists raise ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans, pelt stones”, Opindia, July 29, 2023:
“On Saturday, July 29, Muslims belonging to the Shia and the Sunni community clashed with each other during a Tazia procession on the occasion of Muharram in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
According to reports, both sides indulged in sloganeering while they hurled stones at each other. More than 12 vehicles were torched during the ruckus. Police vehicles have also been pelted with stones. Tazias belonging to both communities were also damaged during the uproar. The incident left several people injured.
Hindi daily Bhaskar reported that the Islamists allegedly raised ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans while clashing with each other, however, the news outlet said that there was no official confirmation about the same yet…..”
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