Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Rising Violence and Communal Tensions in India
In India, there has been a decrease in communal riots but an increase in other forms of violence based on religion.
A report says there were fewer riots in 2025, but more mob violence and attacks during Christmas.
In Indore, many people got sick and some died from drinking dirty water, and politicians blamed the government for not helping.
In Ghaziabad, a police officer was caught on video trying to scare people by pretending to check if they were from Bangladesh.
Also, the Assam government is giving free phones to journalists before elections, but some journalists gave them back.
Communal riots in India decreased by 52% in 2025, but mob violence and systemic communal tensions increased.
There were 28 communal riots in 2025, resulting in 4 deaths and 360 injuries, down from 59 riots in 2024.
Mob violence incidents rose slightly, with 14 cases in 2025 causing 8 deaths, up from 13 cases and 11 deaths in 2024.
At least 10 people died and over 1,400 fell ill from contaminated water in Indore, with residents complaining about the water quality for months.
A Ghaziabad police officer was warned after a video showed him intimidating residents with a fake device to check their nationality.
- Who
- Minority communities, especially Christians, and general public in India
- What
- Increase in systemic communal violence, mob violence, and incidents of misconduct by authorities
- When
- 2024-2025
- Where
- India, with specific incidents in Indore, Ghaziabad, and Assam
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but linked to communal tensions, governance issues, and systemic problems
Government and Authorities
Opposition and Critics
Handling of Communal Violence
Government and Authorities
Authorities claim to be taking steps to reduce communal violence and address incidents promptly.
Opposition and Critics
Critics argue that the government is not doing enough to prevent systemic communal violence and protect minority communities.
Governance in Madhya Pradesh
Government and Authorities
The government maintains that it is working to improve infrastructure and services in affected areas.
Opposition and Critics
Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi accuse the BJP-led state government of misgovernance and neglect.
- Communal Riots in 2025
- 28 riots, down 52% from 2024
- Mob Violence in 2025
- 14 incidents, 8 deaths
- Contaminated Water Incident
- 10+ deaths in Indore, 1,400+ ill
- Police Misconduct in Ghaziabad
- Officer warned for intimidating residents with fake device
- Assam Government Gifts
- 2,200 journalists to receive Samsung Galaxy F17 phones
