Haldwani Violence: On Thursday, stone-throwing in Banbhulpura, Haldwani, resulted in two fatalities and over 250 injuries. All of the injured are reportedly receiving medical attention at the hospital.
In this regard, Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami convened a high-level meeting. Along with other senior police and intelligence officials, the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police evaluated the situation. CM Dhami has urged everyone to uphold the status quo.
Vandana Singh, DM Nainital, states: “The police station has been demolished by the mob. It’s a regrettable occurrence. Strict measures will be implemented if the offender is recognized. This (incident) was not communal. I request everyone.” Avoid making it sensitive or communal. No specific group took offense…It was an effort to subvert the state apparatus, the state government, and the status quo of law and order.
The miscreants engaged in Banbhulpura are being identified and prosecuted, according to the police. The entire city has been turned into a cantonment with security in mind. Moreover, internet services have been discontinued. There is also a curfew in place for the whole region.
On Thursday, a team from the Municipal Corporation arrived with a JCB machine to demolish the illegal madrassa and namaz place. He was accompanied on this occasion by police officers as well. However, the locals started making a commotion before the action to destroy the illegal construction could start.