1990 Aligarh riots
The riots which took place at Aligarh which was continued from December 7 to 10. The riots is caused due to the communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims and lead to the deaths of 92 people Cause of the riot The violence is caused when Devotees carrying the ashes of the dead travelled throughout the state, including to Aligarh, thereby arousing tensions between the communities. References 1990 riots Riots and civil disorder in India 1990 in India Anti-Muslim violence in India Persecution of Hindus Massacres of Hindus