And in another dreadful redux of the same old story, communal riots have erupted in the North-western town of Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh. In this rally, organised by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad, a 22-year-old Chandan Gupta lost his life. Subsequently, people who were a part of Chandan Gupta’s cremation allegedly went on a rampage and vandalised public property. A brief gander at the history of communal or political riots in India highlights the humiliating and complicit role of police during times of social upheaval. It is obvious that states and the police machinery have been derelict in executing their duties with unreserved commitment.

Source: dna January 29, 2018 02:26 UTC