Documenting Islamophobic and Anti-Muslim Incidents in India: May 2026

Compiled from reports in The Wire, The Indian Express, The Telegraph, Maktoob Media, Alt 1. Post-election anti-Muslim attacks after BJP victory in West Bengal Date: 4–7 May 2026 Location: Multiple districts across West Bengal (including Cooch Behar, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata region) Description: A fact-finding report by the Association for Protection of […]
11 Muslim Houses Demolished in India after Beef Found in Their Refrigerators

Despite lack of legal provisions allowing demolition as punitive action, the district administration swiftly razed homes, claiming they were illegally constructed on government land. Revenue officials stated that prior notices had been issued alleging encroachments, providing residents an opportunity to respond.