Haldwani Violence: Additional central forces deployed in Banbhoolpura amidst curfew

Violence broke out on Thursday night in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, Uttarakhand following an anti-encroachment drive.

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 04:15 pm IST 14 Photos
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Six people, including five alleged to be rioters, were killed while 60 people were injured in the violence over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, officials said.(PTI)

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Police personnel stand guard on a road during a curfew at Banbhoolpura area, following incidents of violence in Haldwani.(PTI)

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Officials stated that on Monday, additional paramilitary forces were deployed in Banbhoolpura, the town's area where violence erupted last week following the demolition of an "illegally built" madrasa. (PTI)

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The curfew has been lifted in the rest of Haldwani except the Banbhoolpura area, after which the administration has started streamlining the essential services, the officials said.  (PTI)

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Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh has announced the cancellation of 120 arms licenses in Banbhoolpura. (PTI)

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