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Several shops and shanties were set on fire in Gurugram's sector 70 on Tuesday night. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders across the district, including a ban on the sale of loose petrol or diesel.
At least six people have died including two home guards who were shot dead after after a clash broke out on Monday.
The Gurugram police urged citizens not to believe rumours, and not give credence to reports on social media. "Messages being circulated on social media about schools, colleges, work stations being closed today are false. All traffic is running as usual, there are no restrictions," says Varun Kumar Dahiya, Assistant Commissioner of Police - Gurgaon.
Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar called the incident "unfortunate" and said that clashes broke out at several places and that a big conspiracy seems behind the violence.
The security has been strengthened in the adjoining districts of Nuh - Faridabad, Palwal, and Gurugram - in light of the violence.
Here are the Highlights on Haryana violence:
"We Were 100 Families, Only 15 Remain": Migrants Live In Fear In Gurugram
The human toll of the violence that broke out in Haryana's Nuh and spread to other parts of the state cannot be measured only in terms of the dead and the injured, and a locality in Gurugram is a glaring example of this. Of the over 100 Muslim families from West Bengal that were staying in the locality, only 15 remain, and even they say they are petrified and are not going back only because they don't have the money to do so. Read more.
The human toll of the violence that broke out in Haryana's Nuh and spread to other parts of the state cannot be measured only in terms of the dead and the injured, and a locality in Gurugram is a glaring example of this. Of the over 100 Muslim families from West Bengal that were staying in the locality, only 15 remain, and even they say they are petrified and are not going back only because they don't have the money to do so. Read more.
"Not Possible For Police To Protect Everyone": Haryana Chief Minister Appeals For Calm
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said it is not possible for the police to protect every person in a state and appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony. Haryana has been witnessing a wave of communal clashes that cost six lives since Monday. The violence has now reached the gates of the national capital.
"If there is no amity, there is no security. If everybody insists on opposing each other, there is no security. It is not possible for the police, the army or you and I to protect each and every person," he said.
"A certain environment is needed to ensure security. There has to be amity, good relations... for that we have peace committees... In case there is trouble, then we can take measures. They have done peace marches... go anywhere in the world, the police cannot protect everyone. We have two lakh people, and only 50,000 policemen," he added.
Mobile Internet To Remain Suspended For One More Day In 4 Areas Of Rajasthan's Bharatpur
According to news agency PTI, mobile internet services will remain suspended in four tehsils of Rajasthan's Bharatpur district till Thursday morning in view of the violence in Haryana's Nuh district, officials said.
Prohibitory orders were imposed in two areas of Bharatpur and 10 areas of Alwar district in Rajasthan, they said. Both Alwar and Bharatpur share border with Nuh district in Haryana where communal violence erupted on Monday.
Bharatpur District Collector Lok Bandhu said mobile internet services have been suspended till 6 am on Thursday in Sikri, Pahadi, Kaman, Nagar in Bharatpur. On the other hand, prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kaman and Pahadi, banning any kind of procession or rally in these areas.
Alert Sounded In 3 UP Districts Bordering Haryana Amid Violence
An alert has been sounded in Saharanpur, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar districts of Uttar Pradesh bordering Haryana in the wake of communal violence in the neighbouring state, a senior police official said on Wednesday.
Checking is also being conducted in areas along the Haryana-Uttar Pradesh border to keep an eye on anarchic elements, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Saharanpur Range, Ajay Kumar Sahni told PTI.
Uttar Pradesh's Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said senior officials have been asked to visit sensitive areas and keep a close eye on the situation in their respective areas.
"Accused In Nuh Violence Have Been Arrested On Basis Of Investigation": Police
All the arrested accused in connection with the violence that broke out in Haryana's Nuh district, have been arrested on the basis of the investigation, said the Superintendent of Police (SP), Varun Singla on Wednesday.
While briefing the media about the details of the investigation, Varun Singla said that a total of 41 FIRs have been lodged till now.
For Haryana Violence Petition, A Rare Move By Supreme Court Chief Justice
In an unusual move, a constitution bench of the Supreme Court - a special panel of at least five judges that can rule on matters involving the constitution - was interrupted as Chief Justice DY Chandrachud rostered an urgent hearing for a petition on the riots in Haryana's Nuh district on Wednesday.
The court halted the constitution bench's discussions on the now-scrapped Article 370 of the constitution - which gave special rights to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir - to take up a request calling for a ban on rallies held by right-wing groups Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Following the violence that has claimed six lives, including two security personnel, and triggered widespread vandalism and arson, petitioner journalist Shaheen Abdullah's lawyer, CU Singh, approached Justice Aniruddha Bose on Wednesday morning, requesting an early hearing. Read here.
Haryana Chief Minister Says "No Input" On Monu Manesar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said the state has no information on Monu Manesar, the man said to be at the heart of the Monday's violence that has sparked communal clashes across the state and cost six lives.
"The case against him is filed by the Rajasthan government," Mr Khattar told the media today.
"I have told the Rajasthan government that if they need help to trace him, we are ready to help. Now the Rajasthan Police is searching for him. We don't have any inputs on his whereabouts. Whether they have or not, how can we say?" he said. Read more.
"Some Troublemakers Came From UP, Bihar": Gurugram Deputy Commissioner To NDTV
The Gurugram deputy commissioner said today that some of the troublemakers involved in the violence were from other states and that complete normalcy is likely to be restored in the city tomorrow.
A mob had set a mosque on fire in Sector 57 of the city and killed a cleric late on Monday night, and several shops and shanties near a residential society in Sector 70 were set ablaze on Tuesday.
In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav said there were three or four incidents yesterday, but the situation is peaceful now. Read more.
Haryana Chief Minister Seeks 4 More Companies Of Central Forces In Violence-Hit State
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday sought four more companies of central forces in the wake of communal clashes in the state and said one battalion of the IRB will also be deployed in Nuh.
According to news agency PTI, Twenty companies of central forces are already deployed in Haryana, 14 of them in Nuh, three in Palwal, two in Gurugram and one in Faridabad, he told a press conference. The chief minister asserted that those found responsible for the clashes will not be spared.
6 Killed In Communal Violence In Haryana, 116 Arrested So Far: Chief Minister
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said six people, including two home guards, have died in the communal violence in the state while 116 have been arrested.
"Heavy Force, CCTVs": Supreme Court On Delhi Protest Over Haryana Clashes
As supporters of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal hold protests in Delhi over the communal violence in Haryana, the Supreme Court has asked authorities to ensure tight security and CCTV surveillance of the protests to prevent any escalation. Read more
Update- Supreme Court asks authorities to deploy heavy force, install CCTVs as VHP holds big Delhi protest over Haryana violence
#WATCH | Bajrang Dal workers hold protest at Delhi's Ghonda Chowk against Nuh violence; police barricades in place to control the crowd
- ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2023
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has given a protest call against the recent violent clashes in Haryana's Nuh pic.twitter.com/caHbLS5VEA
Delhi-Faridabad Road Briefly Blocked By Protesters Amid Tension In Haryana
The route between Delhi and neighbouring Faridabad was briefly blocked by Bajrang Dal, VHP workers amid communal clashes in Haryana that began in the Nuh district on Monday. At least six people, including two home guards, have died and 70 injured in the clashes that started in Nuh but have now spread to other parts of Haryana.
The VHP and Bajrang Dal marches, to protest against the violence in Nuh, have also led to traffic jams in several other parts of Delhi and its neighbouring areas.
Videos on social media showed Bajrang Dal supporters reciting Hanuman Chalisa near the Nirman Vihar Metro Station. Later, they tried to block Vikas Marg but were removed by police.
Update- Route between Delhi and neighbouring Faridabad blocked by Bajrang Dal, VHP workers amid communal tension in Haryana
Cow Vigilante's Video, Police Moves In Focus After Haryana Violence
The deaths of at least five people, including two police personnel, in clashes between Hindus and Muslims that erupted on Monday around 50 km south of New Delhi, and simmered even a day later, have brought questions about the role of social media posts and alleged inaction on the part of the authorities in sharp focus. Read more
The deaths of at least five people, including two police personnel, in clashes between Hindus and Muslims that erupted on Monday around 50 km south of New Delhi, and simmered even a day later, have brought questions about the role of social media posts and alleged inaction on the part of the authorities in sharp focus. Read more
#WATCH | "All schools, colleges and workplaces are functioning normally. There are no restrictions on the movement of traffic. The internet is also operational. I appeal to all to not pay heed to rumours on social media. If anyone wants to report any information, they can reach... pic.twitter.com/dUHduFvDEV
- ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2023
Ground Report Video: #Gurugram Warehouse Gutted As Violence Smoulders@sharadsharma1 reports pic.twitter.com/OzhVSxA2hs
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 2, 2023
Cleric Killed In Gurugram Attack Had Refused To Leave Mosque Citing "Duty"
Following the death of a young naib or deputy imam of a Gurugram mosque in a mob attack, his village in Bihar has sought justice.
Cries for 'justice' rent the air at Maniyadih, a village in north Bihar's Sitamarhi district, to which 19-year-old Haafiz Saad belonged.
"Saad babu was scheduled to return by a train along with his elder brother Shadab. Shadab had called us to complain that his brother was not ready to leave the mosque until tomorrow morning," the naib imam's maternal uncle Ibrahim Akhtar told PTI-Bhasha over the phone.
"The main imam of the masjid had gone out of station, and Saad felt duty-bound not to leave the premises until his superior, who was scheduled to return on Thursday, was back," said the bereaved uncle.
Shops Set On Fire Near Gurugram Residential Society As Violence Spreads: 10 Facts
The ripples from Monday's communal clash in Haryana's Nuh has reached sector 70 in Gurugram, which is less than 20 kms from the national capital New Delhi. Read more
- The ripples from Monday's communal clash in Haryana's Nuh has reached sector 70 in Gurugram, which is less than 20 kms from the national capital New Delhi.
- A shop and several shanties next to a residential complex were set on fire on Tuesday night.
- Several shops and shanties were set on fire in Gurugram's sector 70 on Tuesday night.
- Authorities imposed prohibitory orders across the district, including a ban on the sale of loose petrol or diesel.
- Gurugram Police said that there have been sporadic clashes in the city, no major incident has occurred yet. "There have been some incidents of arson and skirmishes today. But there has been no major incident," police said.
