Violence erupted in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following an anti-encroachment drive to demolish an illegally built madrasa, as per a court's order, resulting in 60 injuries. Anti-social elements clashed with the police, set vehicles on fire, and damaged the police station using stones and petrol bombs. The District Magistrate (DM) of Nainital, Vandana Singh, imposed a curfew in the area and issued shoot-on-sight orders for rioters. The curfew, effective from 9 pm, will remain until further notice. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and the state's DGP Abhinav Kumar are closely monitoring the situation. Security has been stepped up, and the DM, in a press conference, assured that the demolition drive was legal, with notices and hearings provided to the affected parties. She also emphasized that the violence was not communal and urged the public not to spread such narratives.
#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 | Nainital DM Vandana Singh on violence in Uttarakhand's #Haldwani https://t.co/ApJawSvHPJ
#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
'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