India arrests 14 people after religious clashes in New Delhi

Indian authorities say groups of Hindus and Muslims in Jahangirpuri, a neighborhood northwest of New Delhi, threw stones at each other during a procession. religion celebrates the birthday of the god Hanuman in Hinduism.

Community clashes took place in Jahangirpuri, a neighborhood in Northwestern New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

The incident follows similar reports of incidents religious violence In recent weeks, Muslim minorities and Hindus (Hinduism) have dominated religious processions across the country.

Police patrol a day after community clashes in Jahangirpuri. (Photo: AP)

A senior Indian police officer told local media that at least nine people, including eight policemen, were injured and were treated in hospital.

Riot police stand guard next to barricades in Jahangirpuri, April 17. (Photo: AP)

A series of religious attacks took place earlier this April, leaving one person dead and many injured.

Saffron flags outside a mosque a day after community clashes in Jahangirpuri. (Photo: AP)

Indian police have arrested 14 people in the worst violence in New Delhi since 2020, including 53 deaths in a riot over a controversial citizenship law.

People gather a day after community clashes in Jahangirpuri. (Photo: AP)

Videos on social media showed streets in Jahangirpuri littered with broken glass and stones. Meanwhile, photos show that many vehicles are badly damaged.

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