Uttarakhand Violence: 4 Dead, 250 Injured In Haldwani Violence, Schools Shut, Internet Suspended
Curfew was imposed in Haldwani after the residents reportedly set vehicles on fire.
Uttarakhand's Haldwani Violence news today: The communal tension gripped the Haldwani area of Nainital district in Uttarakhand on Thursday evening after violence broke out in Banbhoolpura over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa. In view of the current law and order situation, the district magistrate has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura besides a ‘shoot-at-sight’ order has also been issued against the rioters.
Nainital district magistrate Vandana said over three to four people have died in the violence while over 100 people, primarily police personnel, have been injured in the Banbhoolpura violence so far. Vandana added that a curfew has been imposed in Haldwani to maintain law and order situation. Likewise, the internet services have also been suspended besides an order to keep schools shut in the area has also been issued.
It is pertinent to mention that a curfew was imposed in Haldwani after the residents reportedly set vehicles on fire and hurled stones that injured at least 100 people. It all happened over the demolition of an "illegally built" madrasa.
As per the police, most of the injured people were taken to hospital. SSP Prahlad Meena said a notice was served earlier on the madrasa constructed illegally on government land.
DM also claimed that it appears the violence was “pre-planned and unprovoked” and "stones were stored beforehand at homes while the rioters even used petrol bombs".
According to the DM, the situation is currently under control as the violence has been controlled in Banbhoolpura. Similarly, Paramilitary forces have also been deployed and more are on their way.