During an anti-encroachment drive in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, over 100 police officers were hurt and four people died. The district administration mandated the closure of colleges and schools in addition to suspending internet access. As a precaution, the Uttarakhand government has declared a state of high alert. Residents were incensed when a madrasa and mosque in the area were demolished in front of police and PAC officials.
Updates:
District Magistrate Clarifies Incident:
-Speaking to the media, Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh says the incident is not of a communal nature. She urges against turning it into a sensitive or communal matter and vows to take strong legal action against the accused.
Uttarakhand CM Orders Strict Action:
-Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, preside over a high-level meeting and issues a strict order against rioters and other miscreants implicated in the violence. The state has been placed on high alert.
Four Dead, Over 100 Injured:
-During the violence, four people lost their lives and over a hundred police officers were hurt. Following the suspension of internet service, all universities and colleges closed.
Police Use Force in Self-Defence:
-Prahlad Meena, Senior Superintendent of Police, states that during the violence, police used force in self-defense.
-District Magistrate Vandana Singh of Nainital provides clarification on the actions taken, stressing that the demolition was not isolated, focused on a single asset, and intended to protect government properties. She claims that the mob attempted to terrorise the neighbourhood.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Chairs Meeting
-Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, preside over a high-level meeting to assess the circumstances and restate the directive for tough measures against protestors.
DM Nainital Addresses the Media:
-Vandana Singh states that the protest at the police station involved the use of the greatest amount of force. She draws attention to the mob's attempts to terrorise the neighbourhood.
Source: ANI
Accused to Face Strict Action:
-DM Nainital guarantees the identification of the accused and the imposition of strict measures. She asks that no one discuss the incident among themselves.
Info on the Demolition Drive:
-DM Nainital offers details about the demolition drive, stating that force was used to prevent damage and that it began amicably. She makes it clear that no specific asset was the target.
DM Nainital Vandana Singh
Authorities are attempting to address the aftermath of the violence and restore order in Haldwani, but the situation there is still tense. Keep checking back for more information.
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