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Caste tensions erupt in Agra after alleged insults
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 03:44 UTC ยท 1 source
Tensions between caste groups flared in Agra, India, following an incident at Bhagwan Parshuram Chowk. Ambedkarite groups reportedly climbed onto the chowk, put up blue flags, and directed derogatory remarks at the Brahmin community. This action triggered a swift and large-scale protest by members of the Brahmin community, who gathered to express their outrage. The situation highlights ongoing social and caste-based frictions in the region.
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 03:44 UTC ยท First reported: 13h ago