Violence breaks out in Haldwani, 6 thugs killed, 5 arrested; curfew partially lifted in peripheral areas | Highlights

Five people have been arrested as a result of intense violence in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following the demolition of an illegally built madrasa amid an anti-encroachment drive. Curfew was lifted on Saturday in outlying areas of the violence-hit Uttarakhand town, but it remained in force in Bambolpura area, which witnessed arson and vandalism by mobs over the demolition of religious schools.

A curfew was imposed on Thursday after violence broke out in Haldwani district after six rioters were killed.

Talking about the latest developments related to the violence, Nainital senior police officer Prahlad Narayan Meena said, “Based on the evidence and CCTV footage collected during the investigation, we have Five people were arrested… We will arrest others involved soon.”

The accused behind the incident were taken to Kotwali police station on Saturday.

What has happened so far?

• Five people involved in Thursday’s violence have been arrested so far and three FIRs have been registered, police said.
• An illegally built religious school was demolished during an anti-encroachment drive on Thursday, sparking violence that left six rioters dead, officials said.
• On Thursday, locals hurled rocks and petrol bombs at municipal workers and police, forcing many officers to seek shelter at a police station, where the mob later set fire to the station, injuring more than 60 people.
• Regarding the Haldwani violence, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that anti-encroachment operations have been ongoing as per the court’s directions and the government has informed people in advance .
• Shops on the outskirts of town were open on Saturday, but schools remained closed.
• Residents of Banborpura area, where curfew remains in place, are allowed to buy essential goods from time to time.
• “Patrol patrols are ongoing in the affected areas and the situation is under control,” said AP Anshuman, deputy director general of police, law and order. PTI.
• Internet services continue to be suspended to prevent rumors from spreading through social media platforms.
• The Uttarakhand government has put the entire state on high alert following Thursday’s violence in Bhohopura, Haldwani.

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