Nuh violence LIVE: Security beefed up in Haryana, UP as fresh arson incidents reported in Gurugram
The security has been strengthened in the adjoining districts of Nuh — Faridabad, Palwal, and Gurugram — in light of the violence.
Amid the clashes in Haryana that broke out between two groups in Nuh district in which five people lost their lives, chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar called the attack on the VHP procession part of a larger conspiracy, while the VHP demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency. Authorities clamped a curfew Tuesday morning in Nuh district. Security forces held flag marches in adjoining districts, while several peace committee meetings were organised.
The security has been strengthened in the adjoining districts of Nuh — Faridabad, Palwal, and Gurugram — in light of the violence. Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav on Tuesday said that the situation is totally under control and normalcy has been restored and markets have opened. Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala said there were no religious riots in Haryana till 75 years after Independence. “Today, for the first time, riots are taking place in Haryana right under the nose of the BJP government. Where is the chief minister?” he asked.
Yatra organisers did not give complete information to the district administration: Chautala
#WATCH | “The yatra organisers did not give complete information about the yatra to the district administration. The incident took place due to this…Strict action will be taken against those found responsible for the incident,” said Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala yesterday on… pic.twitter.com/tzYOPcL85c
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2023
Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala alleged that the Yatra organisers did not give complete information to the district administration and claimed this resulted in the clash. He assured strict action against those responsible for the incident.
Delhi Police enhances vigil, on alert following communal clashes in Gurugram, adjoining areas
The Delhi Police enhanced patrolling in the national capital on Tuesday after an alert was sounded following communal clashes in Gurugram and adjoining areas in Haryana, officials said.
A senior police officer said the Delhi Police keeps a tab on the incidents in neighbouring states as well as other parts of the country that may have impact on the national capital.
WATCH: Section 144 has been imposed and mobile internet services suspended
#WATCH | Visuals from Haryana’s Nuh where police force has been deployed after a clash broke out between two groups on July 31.
Section 144 has been imposed and mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended in the district. pic.twitter.com/Txd5uC74pn
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2023
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