Rohingya settlements in Nuh bulldozed in riot-aftermath
So far, local authorities have registered 44 FIRs, including three against objectionable videos celebrating the violence that singed the district and spilled over to adjoining areas this week
Shanties in Rohingya camps located in Nuh’s Tauru area were bulldozed on Thursday evening , local police said, adding they have identified suspects among Rohingya refugees who were allegedly involved in this week’s communal violence in the area, and that the camps were encroachments.
Migrants leaving from a settlement in Sector-70A in Gurugram following communal clashes this week. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
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Videos from Thursday show bulldozers clearing the area. “The Rohingyas had illegally occupied the land of Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran. In addition to this, initial investigation has revealed that they were found involved in the violence. In such a situation, we bulldozed the illegal occupation,” police said.
Rohingyas are predominantly Muslim refugees from Myanmar who fled their homeland following targetted violence against the community by the government in 2017.
“There are about 16,000 UNHCR-certified Rohingya refugees in India. The government estimate puts the figure of Rohingya refugees living in India beyond 40,000 with maximum concentration in and around Jammu,” HT had reported in 2022.
Over 50 illegal properties occupied by the Rohingyas were identified across Nuh, Prashant Pawar, Nuh deputy commissioner said, adding that demolition drive was carried out by relevant agencies and police provided manpower and security.
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Earlier, the Nuh police had also demolished illegal properties of criminals allegedly involved in cattle smuggling, illegal mining, extortion, arms dealing and cybercrime.
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Earlier, the Nuh police had also demolished illegal properties of criminals allegedly involved in cattle smuggling, illegal mining, extortion, arms dealing and cybercrime.
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So far, the local authorities have registered 44 FIRs, including three against objectionable videos celebrating the violence that singed the district and spilled over to adjoining areas this week.
As many as 141 persons have been arrested in Nuh so far. Combing exercises have been conducted in villages like Mewli, Shikarpur, Jalalpur and Singar. A special team of cyber experts had taken footage of all CCTV cameras installed across the Yatra route to create a sequence of events.
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest.
Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents.
Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure.
Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing.
Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity.
Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations.
Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling.
A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.
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