Commentaries by Ashutosh Singh

Mob Lynchings in India: Beyond the Palghar Lynching

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Mob Lynchings in India: Beyond the Palghar Lynching

May 9, 2020 03:57:43 am

It may appear a bit harsh but one is not really bothered about the storm until it reaches their doorstep. Unfortunate & sad, but it’s a bitter truth about human nature and is clearly evident in the case of the Palghar lynching. The brutal killing of these two monks has gathered nationwide attention amid the [...]

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