Ram Gopal Mishra, 22, was killed during clashes linked to a Durga Puja procession in Lucknow. A video shows Mishra on a house, removing a green flag and waving a saffron one, before being shot. Police are investigating the video’s authenticity as part of the ongoing probe into the violent outbreak sparked by conflicting celebrations and prayer times.

A 28-year-old man from Hyderabad was beaten to death by a mob of 9-10 men in Malad East following a road rage incident involving an auto driver. The victim was attacked in front of bystanders who did not intervene, and police have arrested 9 suspects.

Mumbai Police sources claimed threat to comedian Munawar Faruqui emerged after Bishnoi gang members booked a room at the same Delhi hotel where he was staying for an event in September.