Violence Erupts in Pakistan and India Amid Political and Religious Tensions

Clashes in India and Pakistan escalate over mosque survey and former PM Imran Khan's detention, highlighting ongoing unrest and societal fractures.

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Deadly clashes over India mosque survey

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4 killed after a survey of a mosque sparks clashes in a northern Indian city

Associated Press

Overview

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Recent violence in both India and Pakistan underscores escalating political and religious tensions. In India, clashes during a mosque survey led to five deaths, while in Pakistan, tear gas was used against protesters demanding the release of jailed former PM Imran Khan. At least one police officer was killed and dozens injured in the ensuing unrest, as police confront large crowds defying a lockdown in Islamabad. Protests reflect widespread discontent in both nations, with accusations of land takeover in India and politically motivated imprisonment in Pakistan adding to societal instability.

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