Violence erupted in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, following an anti-encroachment drive based on a court order, leading to the imposition of a curfew and a shoot-on-sight order for rioters by DM Nainital. The drive, which included the demolition of an illegally built madrasa, sparked clashes resulting in injuries to over 100 police and district administration officials, with 60 people injured and 4 killed. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and other officials have condemned the violence and called for strict action against those involved. Amidst heightened security, the curfew remains in place, and internet services have been suspended. The police have registered cases against 19 named and 5,000 unidentified individuals, with arrests underway.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Haldwani violence | State ADG Law & Order AP Anshuman says, "The situation in Haldwani is normal, curfew has been lifted. Curfew continues in Banbhoolpura. 3 FIRs have been registered & five people have been arrested...CCTV footage is being checked...Five… https://t.co/ANvTN1Ts5j
Uttarakhand: On the violence that erupted in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, SSP Nainital PN Meena says "Police have registered a case against 19 named and 5,000 unidentified people and have started arresting them. Several people have been taken into custody and miscreants are…
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Security officials deployed in parts of the violence-hit area of Haldwani, following an anti-encroachment drive. https://t.co/AafMcRQKrg
#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.…
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PHOTO | Vehicles set on fire during yesterday's violence over the demolition of an "illegally built" madrasa at Banbhoolpura area, in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. #Haldwani (PTI Photo) https://t.co/AOj0yR6fWG
#HaldwaniViolence | 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… https://t.co/QV3MdWXNo1
#Watch: #HaldwaniViolence | Security heightened in the violence-hit area of Haldwani, #Uttarakhand. Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, #Haldwani yesterday, following an anti-encroachment drive. https://t.co/LXTUeFcYdo
#HaldwaniViolence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "The police station has been completely damaged by the mob...This is an unfortunate incident. The accused will be identified and strict action will be taken. This (incident) was not communal. I request everybody to not make it… https://t.co/608fpoCLVS
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#Uttarakhand: Demolition of unauthorized madrasa in Haldwani triggered unrest, resulting in violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement. Two killed in police firing. District administration imposed curfew in the area and additional forces have been called in to…
#HaldwaniViolence | Four killed, over 100 cops injured in #Uttarakhand violence over demolition A curfew was enforced in Banbhoolpura on the orders of the District Magistrate. Read: https://t.co/foHOKhxF7C https://t.co/qneGVssH8p
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "The police station has been completely damaged by the mob...This is an unfortunate incident. The accused will be identified and strict action will be taken. This (incident) was not communal. I request everybody to not… https://t.co/RPPSeA6Mgx
#WATCH | Security heightened in the violence-hit area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani yesterday, following an anti-encroachment drive. https://t.co/aatgMlHiyh
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: DM Nainital, Vandana Singh gives details about the violence in Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive. https://t.co/3SYXkTw8gV
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "...Later, the police station was surrounded by the mob and those inside the police station were not allowed to come out. They were first pelted with stones & then attacked by petrol bombs. The vehicles outside the… https://t.co/TlsDa3qO0N
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "Maximum force was used for the protest of the police station...As soon as they (the mob) were dispersed from the police station, they headed to the Gandhi Nagar area...People from all communities and religions stay… https://t.co/fzHM2vwyMn
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "The demolition drive started peacefully, the force was deployed for prevention...Stones were pelted on our Municipal Corporation's team...It was planned that the day the demolition drive will be conducted the forces… https://t.co/JL098EatbW
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "We decided to continue the demolition drive because there was no stay on the assets...A legal process to remove the encroachment is being carried out at various places and so it was done here too...Our teams and… https://t.co/awzbxlyqHt
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh says, "...After the HC's order action has been taken against encroachment at various places in Haldwani...Everyone was given notice and time for hearing...Some did approach the HC some were given time while some were not… https://t.co/pO1K4BjN9C
#Watch | #HaldwaniViolence | #Uttarakhand: Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive. Police say that several District Administration officials and Police personnel sustained injuries. https://t.co/dySviWeUXQ
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | DM Nainital, Vandana Singh addresses a press conference. She says, "You can see (in the video) that the Police force and the administration are not provoking or harming anybody." https://t.co/e6GL38vQB9
🔴Watch LIVE | Nainital DM Vandana Singh addresses the media on the violence that took place in Haldwani https://t.co/53zBm2mHnO
VIDEO | Security heightened in the violence-hit area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The violence broke out yesterday over the demolition of an "illegally built" madrasa. Several vehicles were set on fire in the violence. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) https://t.co/saQ2pSDS1j
Uttarakhand: Demolition of unauthorized madrasa triggers unrest in Haldwani https://t.co/28TYnbP6bD
#Watch | #Uttarakhand: Security stepped up in several parts of the violence-hit area of #Haldwani. Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive yesterday. https://t.co/ELHVQtcBFt
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Vehicles were damaged by a mob in the violence-hit area of Haldwani. Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive yesterday. A curfew was enforced in Banbhoolpura on the orders of the District Magistrate. https://t.co/WnZoFvwbYY
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Security stepped up in several parts of the violence-hit area of Haldwani. Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive yesterday. https://t.co/dvVW1oGhU4
#Haldwani | Shoot-At-Sight Orders After Violence During Uttarakhand Madrasa Demolition https://t.co/zL7uRllNXS
STORY | Uttarakhand: 60 injured, curfew imposed in Haldwani after violence over demolition of 'illegally built' madrasa READ: https://t.co/ZwWrMW8Bbm https://t.co/YgpCH4Tqfh
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | Uttarakhand: Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive today. Police say that several District Administration officials and Police personnel sustained injuries. Visuals from the hospital. https://t.co/C8zyAMF1mv
VIDEO | “The incident that took place today in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area is unfortunate. All signs point towards it being an organised conspiracy. CM Dhami government is closely monitoring the situation,” says Uttarakhand minister Ganesh Joshi (@ganeshjoshibjp) on clashes… https://t.co/7C8saJn2Wo
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat says, "I am very concerned and sad looking at the situation in Haldwani. The history of Haldwani has been that of peace, harmony, brotherhood and progress. Today, we are ashamed of the situation that has arisen… https://t.co/1E5vqGcg4W
'Shoot-at-sight' order in #Uttarakhand village amid violence over razing of madrassa. A group of protestors hurled stones and set vehicles on fire after officials demolished an illegal madrasa in #Haldwani https://t.co/ZgRVgjgQ0e
Haldwani violence | Curfew imposed in Haldwani City area. The order came into effect at 9 pm tonight and will remain in place until further orders. #Uttarakhand https://t.co/4438rPmv3r
Curfew imposed in Haldwani after violence over demolition of madrasa: Uttarakhand CM
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | Uttarakhand DGP Abhinav Kumar says, "Around 4 pm today, a joint team of District Administration and Police was conducting anti-encroachment drive in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani as per the Court's order. Opposing that, a few anti-social elements pelted… https://t.co/thU6ogvQZB
#WATCH | Haldwani violence | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "In Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, a team from the administration had gone for an anti-encroachment drive, following Court's order. Anti-social elements there entered into a brawl with the Police. A few Police… https://t.co/hDMUWyZDjF https://t.co/7OgN1O22lU
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani following an anti-encroachment drive today. DM Nainital has imposed curfew in Banbhoolpura and ordered a shoot-on-sight order for rioters. Details awaited. https://t.co/Qykla7UO65