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Afternoon briefing: Huge row after Dalit homes torched in Bihar; politicians react to EY employee's death, and more

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Published on: Sep 19, 2024, 13:39:29 IST
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At least 80 homes, belonging to families mostly from the Dalit community, were set on fire by unidentified people on Wednesday night in Bihar’s Nawada district, police said. Out of these homes, 21 homes were completely burnt to ashes. A group of at least 100 people surrounded the homes in Krishna Nagar area and set them on fire. According to police, the incident took place around 7:30pm. They said that there was a heated altercation between the alleged assailants and the villagers after which the former opened fire. Dig Deeper

**EDS: GRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Nawada: Charred remains are seen after multiple houses were allegedly set on fire, in Nawada district, Bihar, late Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_19_2024_000033B) (PTI)
**EDS: GRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Nawada: Charred remains are seen after multiple houses were allegedly set on fire, in Nawada district, Bihar, late Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_19_2024_000033B) (PTI)

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