My husband kept saying, ‘Stop it, forgive me, what’s my fault?’ But no one listened. A large mob allegedly unleashed itself on the 10-odd Muslim families of Dutkaiya village, setting their houses on fire and forcing them to flee. All other Muslim families from the village have also taken shelter in the State Capital. Gariaband Superintendent of Police Vedvrata Sirmour said on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) that so far seven people had been arrested in connection with the violence. He added that on Wednesday some of the Muslim residents visited Dutkaiya to collect their belongings.

Source: The Hindu February 04, 2026 23:04 UTC