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Days after Nuh clash, police superintendent Varun Singla transferred

Narendra Bijarniya, who will replace Singla, said he will work with the district administration to maintain peace and harmony and control the damage done

Updated on: Aug 4, 2023, 12:17:53 IST
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The Haryana government has transferred Nuh police superintendent Varun Singla days after a clash between Hindu and Muslim groups there during Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s Shobha Yatra triggered communal violence in places such as Gurugram and left six people dead and 70 injured.

The violence scene in Nuh. (PTI)
The violence scene in Nuh. (PTI)

Narendra Bijarniya will replace Singla, who was on leave when the clash broke out. Bijarniya was earlier posted in Nuh until October 2021 when he was transferred to Jind and later Bhiwani.

Bijarnia said he will work with the district administration to maintain peace and harmony and control the damage done. “We are trying to bring both communities together to resolve the issues and spread awareness to control religious hatred... We are also keeping a check on social media accounts to ensure no rumours are being spread to disrupt the peace and to prevent further tension,” Bijarnia said. He added anyone found guilty will not be spared and maintained the situation was returning to normalcy.

The government earlier on Wednesday announced Bijarniya has been given the additional charge of Nuh and would function as an officer on special duty to the additional director general of police (law and order).

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    Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More

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