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Large-scale Muslim Violence against Hindus in Panchla, West Bengal

Jihadis ransacked houses of Hindus (Photo 1) Jihadis ransacked houses of Hindus (Photo 2) Jihadis ransacked houses of Hindus (Photo 3) Makara Sankranti is one of the holiest Hindu festivals marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara rashi (Capricorn) in its celestial path. It is primarily a harvest festival; Hindus also believe that it marks the arrival of spring in India.  Makara Sankranti is celebrated across the length and breadth of India typically on 15 January every year. The Makara Sankranti of 2014 for the Hindus of Panchla (Howrah district, West Bengal) was marked by violence, blood, and gore. IndiaFacts gives below a brief summary of the episode. All Hindus should commend courage and valor of 'Hindu Samhati' activists who visited Panchla village, with risk, to collect all the photos and reports. It should also be noted that not a single media channel reported about these atrocities on Hindus. 'Hindu Samhati' did not only