Violence broke out in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after authorities demolished a madrasa, labeled 'illegally built,' near the Banbhulpura police station. The incident led to clashes that resulted in the death of at least four people and injuries to more than 250, including over 100 policemen. A curfew has been imposed, schools shut, and internet services suspended in the area. The Uttarakhand government has sent four companies of paramilitary forces to the violence-hit area, with two companies of PAC from Udham Singh Nagar already reaching Haldwani. State ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman confirmed the casualties and injuries. DM (Nainital) Vandana Singh emphasized the need for peace and detailed the deployment of forces to prevent property damage and casualties. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, DGP Abhinav Kumar, and ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman, is overseeing the situation and has ordered strict action against the rioters. Stone-pelting and petrol bombs were reported during the anti-encroachment operation. Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, Head of the Islamic Centre of India in Lucknow, expressed regret over the mosque and madrasa demolition. Union Minister Giriraj Singh and UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya have also commented on the situation, highlighting the government's ability to handle the unrest.
Authorities in India keep finding one pretext after another to demolish mosques and other Muslim structures. "At least five people have been killed and dozens others injured during a protest sparked by the demolition of a mosque and a religious school." https://t.co/JOJA2lmlMV
VIDEO | Here's what former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat said on Haldwani violence. "We are very concerned about this incident. It's unfortunate how the situation unfolded. The situation could have been handled better." https://t.co/0qmzI7OkVR
#DoTook | Who is responsible for the violence in Haldwani? Listen to SP spokesperson Ashok Yadav. Link🔗https://t.co/Zpk3fs6FLc @AshokShrivasta6 | @vikramsingh112 | @imvirenderbisht | @DushyantNaagar https://t.co/VeCt50sNqu
Clashes in Haldwani After Demolition; 5 Killed, 14 Injured; Curfew and Internet Suspension in Effect https://t.co/yXLrgXkA1V
India: Muslims throw Molotov cocktails at cops guarding demolition of illegal mosque, four dead, 250 wounded - https://t.co/EMFpZxc5vO
An Islamist mob of 5000 attacked Indian police officers & construction workers in Haldwani in the state of Uttarakhand 4 killed & 250 wounded after the pre-planned attack with petrol bombs against officers guarding the demolition of an illegal mosque 🇮🇳 https://t.co/Rnjj1IztL4
#TheNews | 2 dead in clash in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, 4 arrested till now https://t.co/UDL2ANctRd
VIDEO | Here’s what BJP MP Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) said on violent clashes between locals and police in Haldwani on Thursday. “Anti- encroachment drives to remove illegal structures is not a new thing. However, unfortunately, the attack on police personnel (in… https://t.co/3XXnJuP18s
#Uttarakhand: Five people killed, 14 others injured in clashes between protesters and the administration after the demolition of illegal construction in #Haldwani. Curfew imposed in the affected areas for the last 24 hours, and internet service has also been suspended.…
The demolition of a mosque and a Muslim seminary has led to deadly clashes and an internet shutdown in northern India. It is the latest bout of unrest as Muslim sites have become a target of the Hindu right wing after the opening of a temple last month. https://t.co/a89lHNYI1w
Six rioters killed during previous day's violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani: SP (City)
#IssWaqt | Haldwani Violence: 2 Dead, over 100 Injured in rioting; entire Uttarakhand on high alert. Watch this special report by our correspondent Avdhesh Nautiyal! Link👉https://t.co/KVxqySEKCm @lcsingh73 https://t.co/IAUSQabNWX
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, top officials in violence-hit #Haldwani, curfew imposed @ravishranjanshu reports https://t.co/dIAMcqFGjz
Chief Ministers, top officials in violence-hit #Haldwani, curfew imposed @ravishranjanshu reports https://t.co/Ejvn71v1co
#5KiPanchayat | A heated argument breaks out between @JawwadSyed32 and @vinod_bansal over the Haldwani violence Watch here🔗https://t.co/uH3VeIgM3J @Prakharshri78 https://t.co/J0S490ahcS
#5KiPanchayat | A heated argument breaks out between @JawwadSyed32 and @vinod_bansal over the Halwani violence Watch here🔗https://t.co/uH3VeIgM3J @Prakharshri78 https://t.co/8GP0dBpRJ9
#5KiPanchayat | No one has right to take law into own hands: Sanjay Rana on Haldwani violence Link🔗https://t.co/uH3VeIgM3J @Prakharshri78 | @DrDBhasin | @vinod_bansal | @JawwadSyed32 | @sanjay_rana9 | @garimadasauni https://t.co/JPHcVeqsCo
#5KiPanchayat | "Haldwani violence is extremely unfortunate; it is a 'conspiracy' and requires strict action," says VHP Spokesperson Vinod Bansal Link🔗https://t.co/uH3VeIgM3J @Prakharshri78 | @DrDBhasin | @vinod_bansal | @JawwadSyed32 | @sanjay_rana9 | @garimadasauni https://t.co/hx7QY5Vc0d
VIDEO | "The administration has acted swiftly here (in Haldwani) and brought the situation under control. Some miscreants have tried to disturb the environment of Uttarakhand. A proper investigation is underway and whoever has damaged the property will be punished," says… https://t.co/LgbgK5diG3
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami meets victims in #Halwani, says will take strict action against rioters @RawatKishor3 reports https://t.co/qBrdHEGJMf
#HaldwaniViolence 'pre-planned': #Uttarakhand govt confirms 2 deaths; 3 critical Read: https://t.co/89msqvzyHa https://t.co/wWDbAMyUC7
🚨🇮🇳BREAKING: 4 DEAD, HUNDREDS INJURED IN CLASHES OVER MOSQUE DEMOLITION Violence erupted in northern India as officials demolished a mosque they claim was constructed illegally. Protesters set fire to vehicles and launched firebombs at police guarding the site, with police… https://t.co/NvM8bpjN7b
VIDEO | Here's what Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, Head, Islamic Centre of India, Lucknow, said on Haldwani violence. "It was regretful the way the mosque and madrasa were demolished. The administration must carry out a detailed investigation and the mosque, madrasa… https://t.co/oynJsvh5tr
Two people were killed and more than 80 injured in violent protests in India's northern city of Haldwani following a government demolition drive against what it calls illegal encroachments. https://t.co/d6Wr1VoAkc
⚠️ VIOLENT PROTESTS IN INDIAN CITY KILLS TWO, MORE THAN 80 INJURED (Reuters) Two people were killed and more than 80 injured in violent protests in India's northern city of Haldwani following a government demolition drive against what it calls illegal encroachments, officials…
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: On the violence that erupted in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, DGP Abhinav Kumar says, "Along with Chief Secretary, ADG Law and Order, I took stock of the situation in the region and held a meeting to understand the sequence of events. We then visited… https://t.co/TJxjAJEs1C
VIDEO STORY | “It was all planned,” says Nainital DM Vandana Singh on Haldwani violence Watch: https://t.co/kepfL6Wytu Subscribe to PTI's YouTube channel for in-depth reports, exclusive interviews, and special visual stories that take you beyond the headlines. #PTIVideos…
#Uttarakhand: Two killed in clash between administration and protesters after demolition of illegal construction in Haldwani, Nainital yesterday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directs ADG Law and Order, AP Anshuman to camp in the affected area to ensure peace and law.
#HaldwaniViolence | Uttarakhand: Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, DGP Abhinav Kumar and ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman reached Haldwani to take stock of the situation after the violence in Banbhoolpura. (ANI)
VIDEO | “Uttarakhand incident is very unfortunate and it appears to be an organised conspiracy,” says BJP MP Ashok Bajpai on Haldwani violence. https://t.co/xXrbvpATh7
VIDEO | “Whatever has happened in Haldwani, has been done under a conspiracy. There should be shoot-at-sight orders for rioters who have attacked the forces and due to which several people have got injured,” says BJP MP @harnathsinghmp on Haldwani violence. https://t.co/CyuRJyJJXc
Uttarakhand | Chief Secretary Radha Raturi, DGP Abhinav Kumar and ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman reached Haldwani to take stock of the situation after the violence in Banbhoolpura.
STORY | Haldwani violence claims two lives, three critical READ: https://t.co/38ondNg0r5 #HaldwaniNews (PTI Photo) https://t.co/wl79Kui3kO
2 Dead, 250 Injured In Uttarakhand Violence, Curfew Imposed, Schools Shut https://t.co/nUjs3Ys30A https://t.co/kiE9fEUKve
VIDEO | “It was planned that on whichever day the demolition will take place, they will attack the forces. Stone pelting was being done and even after that when we continued the demolition drive, another mob came with petrol bombs,” says Nainital DM Vandana Singh during a press… https://t.co/YQnnK6rE6S
#HaldwaniViolence | Shoot orders in #Haldwani as demolition squad attacked City-wide curfew imposed in Haldwani following violence during anti-encroachment operation. Stone-pelting incident reported during demolition of 'unauthorised' structures. https://t.co/m4szc0OmS4
VIDEO | “It was not an isolated activity and wasn’t targeted towards one asset. A drive has been going on to save the government assets for a very long time in Haldwani. This property is vacant and has two structures nowhere registered as religious structures,” says Nainital DM… https://t.co/qsRlMhgd8N
Dehradun: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami chairs a high-level meeting with officials to review the current situation in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani. He has ordered to take strict action against the rioters and miscreants involved in the violence that took place. https://t.co/4syNs0zrmn
VIDEO | “It is really worrying. Uttarakhand government and the police administration will deal with the miscreants. Actions will be taken against the guilty,” says UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) on Haldwani incident. https://t.co/WNVgoNK4D7
#WATCH | Lucknow: On Haldwani violence, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya says, "This issue is worrisome but the state government and local administration will handle the situation... A large number of illegal encroachments have been made in UP, Uttarakhand and other states,… https://t.co/jzp7BF3Vz7
#WATCH | Patna: On Haldwani violence, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "No one has the right to take the law in his hands. Be it religious circumstances or any other reason. Uttarakhand government is able, and if anyone takes the law into their hands they will handle it… https://t.co/iSqMaaeQpq
Haldwani Violence | "Police did not provoke anyone. Despite that, they were attacked, a police station was vandalised and the rioters tried to burn police personnel inside the station": Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh https://t.co/Mo0GkvvKOV
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "...According to official information till now, two people have died." https://t.co/1VWlOGwKZQ
#HaldwaniViolence | #Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami appeals for peace as tension grips #Haldwani https://t.co/XIloz1b4Yd https://t.co/MU9PqxVYIq
District Magistrate of Nainital holds Press conference on violence in #Haldwani https://t.co/apc8EWDJiP
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "...It is an empty property that has two structures, which is not registered as religious structure or has been given any such recognition. Some call the structure a Madrasa..." https://t.co/wqFziPnGTn
Watch | Nainital DM Vandana Singh on violence in Uttarakhand's #Haldwani https://t.co/ApJawSvHPJ
4 Dead, In Uttarakhand Violence, Curfew Imposed, Schools Shut https://t.co/nUjs3Ys30A Kishor Rawat reports https://t.co/SGzwptsbuW
Uttarakhand | Haldwani violence | Four people died in the violence-hit Banbhoolpura & more than 100 policemen were injured: State ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman
VIDEO | "The primary goal of the authorities is to establish peace in the area. Para-military forces, along with other arrangements, are being deployed to prevent property damage and avoid any casualties," says DM (Nainital) Vandana Singh on the Haldwani Madrasa demolition. https://t.co/pmTG1rqWgE
Religious tensions continue to rise in PM Modi’s India. THE LATEST INCIDENT = Riots broke out in Haldwani, India, after police destroyed an Islamic building. Police vehicles and the local police station have been set on fire. Stay tuned. https://t.co/yjA3FYw9r5
STORY | 60 injured, curfew imposed in Haldwani after violence over demolition of 'illegally built' madrasa READ: https://t.co/oDwjQJLqmD https://t.co/Z6JFJU2i4H
VIDEO | "We are very concerned about the situation in Haldwani. It's unfortunate how the entire incident unfolded. Establishing peace in the area is the need of the hour," says former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat on Haldwani madrasa demolition and the subsequent protest. https://t.co/8ZEHo49cvJ
Haldwani violence | Police Headquarters spokesperson IG Nilesh Anand Bharne tells ANI that 4 companies of paramilitary force have been sent to the violence-hit area of Haldwani. IG said that two companies of PAC from Udham Singh Nagar have reached Haldwani.
VIDEO | The authorities in Uttarakhand's Haldwani demolished a madrasa believed to have been illegally constructed near the Banbhulpura police station today. https://t.co/6HYLDktGBf
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VIDEO | "Half of the SP leaders want to join the BJP but we are not taking them," says UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1). (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/rztL47lfbs