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2 people died in stone pelting in Banbhulpura- Haldwani, identification of accused continues, internet service also closed

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.

#WATCH | Security heightened in the violence-hit area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani yesterday, following an anti-encroachment drive. pic.twitter.com/aatgMlHiyh
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024

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.

#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "The police station has been completely damaged by the mob…This is an unfortunate incident. The accused will be identified and strict action will be taken. This (incident) was not communal. I request everybody to not… pic.twitter.com/RPPSeA6Mgx
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024

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.

Case of stone pelting on Dalit women in Nuh, stone pelting from Madrasa, FIR registered

Nuh Violence: It came to light in Nuh late on Thursday night that some malicious elements were throwing stones at Dalit ladies who were returning from worshiping the well. Numerous female injuries have also been reported. Since the dispute included two communities, the police were on the scene right once and attempted to diffuse the tension.

On Friday, there were demonstrations over the stone-pelting event. The police then arrived on the scene and calmed the crowd. It is said that on his way out of the Kailash temple’s well worship, some naughty people from the city’s largest Madrasa flung stones at him once more. Many women got hurt in this.

Some people in the city and the victim’s family voiced their strong opposition to this occurrence on Thursday. Given that two communities were engaged, word of the situation quickly traveled. After some time, a sizable crowd assembled. The captain of the police also took instant command and treated the situation seriously. The police commander made it quite evident that the guilty in this instance would receive no spared at all.

#WATCH | Nuh, Haryana | People hold protest against yesterday's stone pelting incident

DSP Nuh Virendra Singh says, "We have registered an FIR and investigation is underway and action will be taken against those involved. The people here have protested, demanding an… pic.twitter.com/Qe6sAKFUrG
— ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2023

Stone pelting before Eid in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur over flag, internet service suspended

Eid is being celebrated with great pomp across the country today. The incident of stone pelting from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is coming out before Eid. The Internet service in this area has been suspended following the incident of stone-pelting.

In Jodhpur, before Eid on Monday evening, there was a dispute regarding hoisting the flag at the Jalauri Gate. Both communities clashed afterward. Police have protected Eid prayers in Jodhpur after the internet was shut down there.

In addition, there is a three-day-long festival called Parshuram Jayanti taking place in Jodhpur, in which both communities raised religious flags. This dispute turned into a conflict as a result. After the crowd became so large, the police used force to disperse them. Furthermore, a police post has been attacked in the area. There is still tension in Jodhpur.

Stone-pelting injured four policemen early Tuesday morning, according to PTI. The police control room officer said, “Four policemen were injured in stone-pelting. A large amount of police force has been deployed in the area to control the situation.” The Chief Minister appealed to the people to maintain peace.

Gehlot said in a tweet, “Honoring the tradition of love and brotherhood of Jodhpur, Marwar, I appeal to all parties to cooperate in maintaining peace and restoring law and order.” Gehlot said he had instructed the administration to maintain peace and order.

जालौरी गेट, जोधपुर पर दो गुटों में झड़प से तनाव पैदा होना दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है। प्रशासन को हर कीमत पर शांति एवं व्यवस्था बनाए रखने के निर्देश दिए हैं।
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 3, 2022