Raza Academy

Riots, roses and Thackeray: Mumbai police heading for crisis?

The 11 August violence and incidents at Raj Thackeray's rally indicate that there are serious problems with Mumbai's law-enforcers. They could be heading towards a crisis which neither the force nor the city can afford.

Assam politicians abetted Mumbai violence: Probe

Role of some Assam politicians is being probed for the weekend violence in Mumbai as investigators opined that the agitation was orchestrated rather than being spontaneous.

Mumbai mayhem:Raj Thackeray accuses govt of vote bank politics

MNS chief Raj Thackeray today alleged that the state government was "backing" the rioters who went on a rampage in South Mumbai after the rally organised by Raza Academy at Azad Maidan there on Saturday turned violent.

Mumbai riot: 23 people charged with murder

The Mumbai Crime Branch which has taken over the investigation into Saturday's rioting that killed 2 people and injured over 60, have arrested 23 suspects and slapped them with murder charges.

Mumbai violence: Organiser admits 'irresponsible' speech

President of the Raza academy, Mohammed Saeed Noori, who organised the protest, admitted that 'irresponsible speeches' drove attendees to rioting at Azad Maidan on Saturday.

Protest against Assam riots turns violent, 2 killed and 40 hurt

Several shops, vehicles and two vans belonging to television channels were burnt during a rally at Mumbai's Azad Maidan to condemn the the Assam riots and attacks on Muslims in Myanmar.