🇮🇳 – 10th january
Tripura’s Fatikroy saw violence on Saturday morning as residents of Saidarpara–Shimultala and Kumarghat alleged that Muslim-owned homes, shops, and a mosque were set on fire.

• Locals claim the attacks happened after Hindutva groups harassed Muslims while collecting donations for an upcoming Hindu religious gathering.

• An eyewitness said people lost everything and are struggling to cope, adding that police were present but did not intervene.

• A victim, Ali, said he was beaten with weapons after failing to give money immediately and was later hospitalised.

• He alleged that after he was taken to the hospital, his house, tractor, and farming equipment were set on fire while police stood by.

• Residents questioned whether they were being targeted for being Muslims and denied protection or justice.

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