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<p>The death toll in clashes in <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttarakhand-violence-what-is-happening-in-haldwani-4-dead-amid-internet-suspension-shoot-at-sight-orders-688532">Haldwani city of&nbsp;India's Uttarakhand</a>&nbsp;</strong>state&nbsp;has climbed to six, reported news agency PTI &nbsp;on Friday (Feb 9), citing officials. While the number of people injured in the incident has crossed 60 so far. Violence in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura town erupted on Thursday when state officials moved to demolish a property that an official said was neither registered as a madrasa nor as a place to offer prayers, though some locals considered it a religious site.</p>

<p>PTI reported that seven people, including a journalist, were under treatment on Friday at three different hospitals. Three of the injured were said to be in a serious condition, while others had been discharged. There were no further incidents of violence from the&nbsp;site.</p>

<p>Officials said that over 1,000 police personnel remained deployed in Haldwani, adding that, the demolished structures were on government land, and municipal workers and police acted after court orders.</p>

<h2><strong>Violence was a 'planned attack': CM Dhami</strong></h2>

<p>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a visit to Haldwani (which is in Nainital district) and met some of the injured. Chief Minister Dhami called the violence a "planned attack,"&nbsp;and said the stockpiling of arms, stones and petrol bombs suggested this.</p>

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<p>“Our women police personnel were brutally thrashed. They even tried to throw a journalist into the flames. It was an attempt to disrupt the atmosphere of social amity and peace for which Uttarakhand is known,” Dhami told reporters and assured action against the rioters would be taken.</p>

<p>He also apprised Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh about the law and order situation in the state.</p>

<h2><strong>Search for rioters going on: Police</strong></h2>

<p>The Uttarakhand Police said that they were using CCTV footage to identify rioters and stone pelters. A high alert was issued across the state, and security was tightened in Banbhoolpura.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Nainital district administration ordered the suspension of internet services and the closure of schools and colleges.&nbsp;</p>


The death toll in clashes in Haldwani city of India's Uttarakhand state has climbed to six, reported news agency PTI on Friday (Feb 9), citing officials. While the number of people injured in the incident has crossed 60 so far.

The death toll in clashes in Haldwani city of India's Uttarakhand state has climbed to six, reported news agency PTI on Friday (Feb 9), citing officials. While the number of people injured in the incident has crossed 60 so far. Violence in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura town erupted on Thursday when state officials moved to demolish a property that an official said was neither registered as a madrasa nor as a place to offer prayers, though some locals considered it a religious site. PTI reported that seven people, including a journalist, were under treatment on Friday at three different hospitals. Three of the injured were said to be in a serious condition, while others had been discharged. There were no further incidents of violence from the site. Officials said that over 1,000 police personnel remained deployed in Haldwani, adding that, the demolished structures were on government land, and municipal workers and police acted after court orders. Violence was a 'planned attack': CM Dhami Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a visit to Haldwani (which is in Nainital district) and met some of the injured. Chief Minister Dhami called the violence a "planned attack," and said the stockpiling of arms, stones and petrol bombs suggested this. Also watch | What's happening in Haldwani? Why did govt issue shoot-at-sight order? × “Our women police personnel were brutally thrashed. They even tried to throw a journalist into the flames. It was an attempt to disrupt the atmosphere of social amity and peace for which Uttarakhand is known,” Dhami told reporters and assured action against the rioters would be taken. He also apprised Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh about the law and order situation in the state. Search for rioters going on: Police The Uttarakhand Police said that they were using CCTV footage to identify rioters and stone pelters. A high alert was issued across the state, and security was tightened in Banbhoolpura. Meanwhile, the Nainital district administration ordered the suspension of internet services and the closure of schools and colleges.

Clashes in India's Haldwani: Death toll climbs to six, search for rioters going on

<p>The death toll in violence over an anti-encroachment drive in Haldwani in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand has been revised to two. Senior police superintendent Prahlad Narayan Meena reportedly said, “Earlier there was confusion... that four people died...we received information about two deaths each from Krishna Hospital and Sushila Tiwari Hospital. But it later came to light that two dead bodies which were initially brought to Krishna Hospital were subsequently taken to Sushila Tiwari Hospital. So there was doubling.”</p>

<p>At least 250 others were injured as the demolition led to&nbsp;communal tensions.</p>

<p>A 'shoot-at-sight' order was issued by authorities in Haldwani, located in Nainital district in Uttarakhand.</p>

<p>The demolition drive targeted an "illegally built" madrasa (an educational institution run by the Muslim community), and an underground mosque-like structure that, according to authorities,&nbsp;was illegally constructed on government land in the Banbhulpura area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police official Prahlad Meena said the madrasa demolition took place after prior notice to the residents.</p>

<p>He said that people living around the madrasa hurled stones at the police personnel and journalists, leaving some injured.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The district magistrate has imposed a curfew in the Banbhoolpura region after a tense situation triggered amid an anti-encroachment drive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar told ANI news agency that the state government has also demanded the Ministry of Home Affairs for additional police force&nbsp;and has deployed four additional central forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Around 4 pm today, a joint team of District Administration and Police was conducting an anti-encroachment drive in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani as per the Court's order. Opposing that, a few anti-social elements pelted stones and caused arson," Kumar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is also being said that they fired at the police using illegal weapons. DIG Kumaon reached the spot immediately and additional police forces have also been called there."</p>

<p>"The State Government has also demanded that the MHA [Ministry of Home Affairs] provide additional Police forces. MHA has made 4 companies of additional central forces available to us," he added, further adding that the situation, however, is under control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials said that local residents pelted stones at police and torched vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The death toll in violence over an anti-encroachment drive in Haldwani in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand has been revised to two. Senior police superintendent Prahlad Narayan Meena reportedly said, “Earlier there was confusion.

The death toll in violence over an anti-encroachment drive in Haldwani in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand has been revised to two. Senior police superintendent Prahlad Narayan Meena reportedly said, “Earlier there was confusion... that four people died...we received information about two deaths each from Krishna Hospital and Sushila Tiwari Hospital. But it later came to light that two dead bodies which were initially brought to Krishna Hospital were subsequently taken to Sushila Tiwari Hospital. So there was doubling.” At least 250 others were injured as the demolition led to communal tensions. A 'shoot-at-sight' order was issued by authorities in Haldwani, located in Nainital district in Uttarakhand. The demolition drive targeted an "illegally built" madrasa (an educational institution run by the Muslim community), and an underground mosque-like structure that, according to authorities, was illegally constructed on government land in the Banbhulpura area. Police official Prahlad Meena said the madrasa demolition took place after prior notice to the residents. He said that people living around the madrasa hurled stones at the police personnel and journalists, leaving some injured. Also read: Delhi's Pragati Maidan Tunnel needs 'major revamp' due to seepage, design flaws The district magistrate has imposed a curfew in the Banbhoolpura region after a tense situation triggered amid an anti-encroachment drive. Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar told ANI news agency that the state government has also demanded the Ministry of Home Affairs for additional police force and has deployed four additional central forces. Watch: Battle of papers between BJP and Congress over economy × Also read: Shiv Sena (UBT) politician's son shot dead during Facebook live "Around 4 pm today, a joint team of District Administration and Police was conducting an anti-encroachment drive in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani as per the Court's order. Opposing that, a few anti-social elements pelted stones and caused arson," Kumar said. "It is also being said that they fired at the police using illegal weapons. DIG Kumaon reached the spot immediately and additional police forces have also been called there." "The State Government has also demanded that the MHA [Ministry of Home Affairs] provide additional Police forces. MHA has made 4 companies of additional central forces available to us," he added, further adding that the situation, however, is under control. Officials said that local residents pelted stones at police and torched vehicles. (With inputs from agencies)

Uttarakhand's Haldwani violence over anti-encroachment drive: Death toll revised to 2

<p>Communal tensions&nbsp;broke out in Haldwani area in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand on Thursday evening (Feb 8) over the demolition of what authorities described as an “illegally built” madrasa, a type of Muslim educational institution mainly for children.</p>

<p>The incident took place in Banbhoolpura town of Haldwani, one of the largest cities in the Nainital district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Thursday evening, four people have died and more than 250 were injured in the violence that broke out due to some “confusion”, said Nainital district magistrate Vandana Singh on Friday morning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To maintain the law and order situation in the town, the administration has imposed a curfew and 'shoot-at-sight' orders on Friday.</p>

<p>Internet services have also been suspended in the town to curb the spread of false information, and schools in the area have also been shut until further notice.</p>

<h2><strong>Uttarakhand violence: What is happening in Haldwani?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At the press conference held Friday, DM Vandana Singh said the violence was triggered by an anti-encroachment drive in the city, in which the administration was demolishing illegally built buildings on government lands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“A legal process to remove the encroachment is being carried out at various places and so it was done here too...Our teams and resources moved and nobody was provoked or harmed...No actions were taken (by Police and administration) to cause harm to life and property," Singh said.</p>

<p>"The demolition drive began peacefully...Despite the entire process being carried out properly, a large mob, within half an hour attacked our municipal cooperation team…", said Vandana Singh.</p>

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<p>As per senior superintendent of police Prahlad Meena, a notice was sent earlier to the madrasa, which he said was constructed illegally on government land. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The action of encroachment was taken after the High Court’s order, following which notice and time for hearing were given to everyone, as per Vandana Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But due to some “confusion”, a mob fired outside the Banbhoolpura police station on Thursday evening, in response to which, the police also fired in the air. Vandana claimed that the rioters tried to torch the Banbhoolpura police station. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The DM also claimed that it appears the violence was “pre-planned and unprovoked” and "stones were stored beforehand at homes". "The rioters even used petrol bombs," she added.</p>

<h2><strong>Current situation</strong></h2>

<p>Amid the violence that broke out between police officials and the mob, four people have died so far and more than 250 have been injured, including police personnel.</p>

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<p>The deceased have been identified and the administration is waiting to “ascertain whether they have died in the police firing or firing by people among them,” the DM said.</p>

<p>Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami also held a meeting with senior officials at his residence in Dehradun, to analyse the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Communal tensions broke out in Haldwani area in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand on Thursday evening (Feb 8) over the demolition of what authorities described as an “illegally built” madrasa, a type of Muslim educational institution mainly for children.

Communal tensions broke out in Haldwani area in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand on Thursday evening (Feb 8) over the demolition of what authorities described as an “illegally built” madrasa, a type of Muslim educational institution mainly for children. The incident took place in Banbhoolpura town of Haldwani, one of the largest cities in the Nainital district. Since Thursday evening, four people have died and more than 250 were injured in the violence that broke out due to some “confusion”, said Nainital district magistrate Vandana Singh on Friday morning. Also Read | MEA dismisses Canada's election interference accusations, says it's meddling in India's internal affairs To maintain the law and order situation in the town, the administration has imposed a curfew and 'shoot-at-sight' orders on Friday. Internet services have also been suspended in the town to curb the spread of false information, and schools in the area have also been shut until further notice. Uttarakhand violence: What is happening in Haldwani? At the press conference held Friday, DM Vandana Singh said the violence was triggered by an anti-encroachment drive in the city, in which the administration was demolishing illegally built buildings on government lands. “A legal process to remove the encroachment is being carried out at various places and so it was done here too...Our teams and resources moved and nobody was provoked or harmed...No actions were taken (by Police and administration) to cause harm to life and property," Singh said. "The demolition drive began peacefully...Despite the entire process being carried out properly, a large mob, within half an hour attacked our municipal cooperation team…", said Vandana Singh. #WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "We decided to continue the demolition drive because there was no stay on the assets...A legal process to remove the encroachment is being carried out at various places and so it was done here too...Our teams and… pic.twitter.com/awzbxlyqHt — ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024 × As per senior superintendent of police Prahlad Meena, a notice was sent earlier to the madrasa, which he said was constructed illegally on government land. The action of encroachment was taken after the High Court’s order, following which notice and time for hearing were given to everyone, as per Vandana Singh. Also Read | Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month But due to some “confusion”, a mob fired outside the Banbhoolpura police station on Thursday evening, in response to which, the police also fired in the air. Vandana claimed that the rioters tried to torch the Banbhoolpura police station. The DM also claimed that it appears the violence was “pre-planned and unprovoked” and "stones were stored beforehand at homes". "The rioters even used petrol bombs," she added. Current situation Amid the violence that broke out between police officials and the mob, four people have died so far and more than 250 have been injured, including police personnel. Also Read | India nears landmark $100 bn investment pact with Switzerland, Norway The deceased have been identified and the administration is waiting to “ascertain whether they have died in the police firing or firing by people among them,” the DM said. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami also held a meeting with senior officials at his residence in Dehradun, to analyse the situation. (With inputs from agencies)

Uttarakhand violence: What is happening in Haldwani? 2 dead amid internet suspension, shoot-at-sight orders