Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Measures to curb riots announced
A long time ago, on July 25, 1986, the Home Minister of India, Buta Singh, announced some important rules to stop fights between different groups of people.
He said that people who cause trouble would be quickly tried in special courts.
He also said that groups that cause trouble should not get any help from the government.
The leaders of each area would be responsible for keeping the peace.
He also wanted rules for political parties and newspapers to follow.
Around the same time, there was a big explosion on a bus in Sri Lanka that killed many people.
Home Minister Buta Singh announced measures to prevent communal violence.
Measures include summary trials, barring sectarian organisations, and regulating religious processions.
District administration to be held responsible for maintaining communal harmony.
Codes of conduct proposed for political parties and the press.
31 people killed in a bus blast in Sri Lanka, with 13 injured.
- Who
- Home Minister Buta Singh
- What
- Announced measures to prevent communal violence
- When
- July 25, 1986
- Where
- India
- Why
- To curb riots and maintain communal harmony
Government Measures
Critics
Effectiveness of Summary Trials
Government Measures
Summary trials will deter offenders and prevent communal violence.
Critics
Summary trials may not be fair and could lead to miscarriages of justice.
- Date
- July 25, 1986
- Location
- India
- Key Figure
- Buta Singh
- Measures Announced
- Summary trials, barring sectarian organisations, district administration responsibility, regulating religious processions, codes of conduct for political parties and the press