Injustice Masked as Security

The riots in Bhima-Koregaon on January 1, 2018, resulted in violence against Dalits by mobs connected to the Hindu right, culminating in a fatality and widespread property damage. Initial investigations targeted local individuals linked to the Hindu right, but the narrative shifted towards a conspiracy involving so-called 'urban naxals' purportedly inciting rebellion, under the Bhima-Koregaon conspiracy label. This case exemplifies the Modi government's strategy of repressing dissent against its Hindu nationalist agenda, framing its actions within the context of combating terrorism, while thousands face political detention, revealing the broader implications of targeting activists and intellectuals challenging the regime.