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Mumbai violence was pre-planned, says BJP

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 18:18

The August 11 protest was organised by Raza Academy and some other groups to denounce alleged atrocities on the minority community in Assam and Myanmar.

Mumbai Police`s morale low post-Aug 11 riot: New Commissioner

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 23:47

New Mumbai Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh appeared to be critical of his predecessor Arup Patnaik`s handling of the Azad maidan violence which cost him his job.

No chance of meeting Patnaik`s fate: RR Patil

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 23:30

Patil, who is also facing Opposition flak over the Azad Maidan incident, was asked if he too anticipated a transfer-cum-promotion like Patnaik.

Mumbai: 5 more arrested for Azad Maidan violence

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 15:08

Two youths were killed and 52, including 44 policemen, injured on August 11 when a rally called to protest alleged atrocities on Muslims in Assam and Myanmar turned violent.

No decision yet on Mumbai Police Commissioner: Maharashtra CM

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 00:18

Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said no decision had been taken on the proposal to transfer Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik.

Azad Maidan mayhem: 19 more rioters arrested

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 23:57

As many as 19 more alleged rioters have been arrested in connection with the Azad Maidan violence in Mumbai.

Mumbai violence: Police chief to be transferred?

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 09:26

The Maharashtra Home Department has proposed the transfer of Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik over the August 11 violence.

Mumbai cop offers rose to Raj Thackeray

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 09:13

An emotionally charged Mumbai Police constable offered a rose to Maha Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray after the latter`s rally at Azad Maidan .

Raj blames Bangladeshis immigrants for Mumbai violence

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 10:25

MNS chief Raj Thackeray demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil at a mass rally.

Mumbai violence: Uddhav seeks RR Patil`s resignation

Last Updated: Monday, August 20, 2012, 22:51

Uddhav Thackeray demanded resignations of RR Patil and Police Commissioner over August 11 violence that left two persons dead and many injured.

Azad Maidan mayhem: Police custody extended of 23

Last Updated: Sunday, August 19, 2012, 16:50

Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court extended the crime branch custody of 23 persons arrested in connection with the violence near Azad Maidan .

Azad Maidan riots: Man held after video shows him firing SLR

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 16:58

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after a video of Saturday`s violent protests here against alleged atrocities on Muslims in Assam showed him firing a police weapon.