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Violence after Madrasa, Mosque razed in Haldwani (Uttarakhand), 6 dead

The Haldwani administration has ordered shoot-at-sight order following the violent clashes between police and local residents. Read More

Friday February 9, 2024 5:51 PM , ummid.com with inputs from Agencies

Dehradun: At least six people, including a minor, have been killed in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand in the violence that erupted after officials in demolition drive against ‘illegal encroachment’ Thursday February 08, 2024 razed a Madrasa and adjacent Mosque.

The Haldwani administration has ordered shoot-at-sight order following the violent clashes between police and local residents.

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उत्तराखंड के हलद्वानी में निहत्थी मुसलिम महिलाओं पर पुलिस द्वारा लाठी चार्ज ,,,,

मोदी जी क्या यही है आपका नारी सम्मान, बेटी बचाओ ??#Uttarakhand #Haldwani #StopBulldozerculture pic.twitter.com/mjMHitQqT6

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Violence first erupted after local administration deployed bulldozers to raze the mosque and madrasa, which were allegedly built on Nazool land, according to The Indian Express.

As the demolitions began, angry residents, including women, in large numbers descended on the streets to protest the action, according to India Today.

Local resients however said situation went out of control after Police misbehaved with Muslim women protesting against the demolition drive.

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#Haldwani: Policemen misbehaved and dragged protesting Muslim women in #Haldwani after which the situation escalated.

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Over 250 people, including security personnel, have been injured and taken for medical treatment.

The deceased have been identified as Jaani and his son Anas (Ghafoor Basti), 16-year-old Aaris (Ghafoor Basti), Fahim (Gandhinagar), Israar and Siwan both from Banbhulpura.

A number of vehicles and a police station were set on fire following the clashes.

'Not an isloated indent'

Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Meena told news agency PTI the Madrasa and the Mosque were "built on illegally encroached government land" and the demolitions were carried out in the heavy presence of police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel in compliance with a court order.

हल्द्वानी के उत्तराखंड में पत्थरबाजी कौन कर रहा "कटुवा" जैसे शब्द कौन बोल रहा है। आप लोग भी सुन लें। #Haldwani #Uttrakhand #HaldwaniIsBurningpic.twitter.com/busEp33LFm

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Talking to media DM Nainital, Vandana Singh, said the demolition of the Madrasa and the adjacent Mosque was not an isolated incident.

"The demolition drive was carried following the order given by the High Court. Notices were also been issued against the illegal encroachment. The demolition of the madrasa was not an isolated incident", she told reporters.

Loal residents however alleged that the Madrasa and the adjacent Masjid were demolished despite a stay order by the court.

Haldwani was in news in January last year after the administration planned a massive demolition drive to clear what it called 'illegally encroached government land'.

 

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