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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 4:15 PM IST

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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)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

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)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

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)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

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)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

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

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The police are actively seeking individuals involved in the rioting on February 8, during which police personnel and municipal corporation workers were attacked, and a police station was set ablaze. (PTI)

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The police are actively seeking individuals involved in the rioting on February 8, during which police personnel and municipal corporation workers were attacked, and a police station was set ablaze. (PTI)

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami earlier interacted with police personnel and people who were injured in the Haldwani violence on February 9. (ANI)

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami earlier interacted with police personnel and people who were injured in the Haldwani violence on February 9. (ANI)

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A day after the clashes, with curfew in force since 9 pm Thursday, Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area looked deserted. Stones were strewn on the streets and there were charred remains of torched vehicles.  (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

A day after the clashes, with curfew in force since 9 pm Thursday, Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area looked deserted. Stones were strewn on the streets and there were charred remains of torched vehicles. (PTI)

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Over 1,000 police personnel remained deployed in the town, close to Nainital, officials earlier said. The demolished structures were on government land, and municipal workers and police acted after court orders, they said.  (ANI )

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

Over 1,000 police personnel remained deployed in the town, close to Nainital, officials earlier said. The demolished structures were on government land, and municipal workers and police acted after court orders, they said. (ANI )

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Following the unrest, the district administration suspended internet services and ordered the closure of all schools and colleges.  (ANI )

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Following the unrest, the district administration suspended internet services and ordered the closure of all schools and colleges. (ANI )

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Officials stated that over 1,000 police personnel were still deployed in the town, near Nainital.   (PTI)

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Officials stated that over 1,000 police personnel were still deployed in the town, near Nainital. (PTI)

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They clarified that the demolished structures were on government land, and the actions of municipal workers and police were in response to court orders. (PTI)

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They clarified that the demolished structures were on government land, and the actions of municipal workers and police were in response to court orders. (PTI)

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Vehicles set on fire by miscreants over the demolition of an "illegally built" madrasa at Banbhoolpura area, in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

Vehicles set on fire by miscreants over the demolition of an "illegally built" madrasa at Banbhoolpura area, in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. (PTI)

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Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh earlier expressed deep concern over the Haldwani violence incident and termed the incident unfortunate and assured that the accused will be identified and strict action will be taken against them.  (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024 4:15 PM

Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh earlier expressed deep concern over the Haldwani violence incident and termed the incident unfortunate and assured that the accused will be identified and strict action will be taken against them. (PTI)

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