Uttarakhand madrasa demolition: At least four people tragically lost their lives, 250 others injured including police officers after a widespread violence following the demolition of an illegal madrasa and an adjoining mosque in Haldwani in Uttarakhand.
The violence erupted on Thursday and prompted the imposition of a curfew in the city, with shoot-at-sight orders issued against rioters and a complete shutdown of internet services.
Witnessing the deteriorating situation, the authorities have decided that schools will remain closed for Friday.
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ALL ABOUT UTTARAKHAND HALDWANI RIOTS IN POINTS
- The violence in Haldwani, Uttarakhand resulted in the deaths of four individuals and 100 policemen sustained injuries and were subsequently admitted to hospitals.
- Tensions escalated when a team of government officials, accompanied by a significant police presence, attempted to dismantle the structures in accordance with a court order.
- The authorities had declared the madrasa and mosque illegal, prompting their demolition.
- Demolitions were conducted with a significant presence of police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel, aiming to clear government land allegedly encroached upon by the madrasa and mosque.
- The Vanbhulpura mob threw stones at the demolition crew in protest. All of them are being treated at a local hospital. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in the area, and security has been increased.
- The administration has also ordered the closure of all schools and colleges.
- Uttarakhand government has put high alert in the state as a precaution after the violence.
- A curfew has been enforced in Banbhoolpura on the orders of the District Magistrate and a shoot-at-sight order has also been issued against 'rioters'.
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