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RE:Kashmir in Maharashtra
by Sandeep sharma on Dec 22, 2007 11:45 PM

Highlights of Achalpur Riots

*Muslims looted, ransacked, burnt more than 100 shops owned by Hindus.
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Fanatic Muslims damaged Hindu houses and their belongings.
*Muslims set Sree Rama temple in Devadi region on fire.
*Badruddin Merchant, a wholesaler of kerosene had provided barrels of kerosene mixed with petrol for burning properties, houses and shops of Hindus.
*Muslims were raising slogans of 'Allah-ho-Akbar'.
*Attacks on Hindu houses lasted for 3 hours, but the police kept away from the scene for 4 hours. Police, who were present, also went into hiding, as they were afraid of cruel Muslims.
*The riot caused a loss of Rs. 75 crores. However, the State Government has declared financial aid of Rs. 20 lacs!
*Muslim shops and mosques were safe.


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