The clashes broke out throughout a non secular procession in Haryana’s Nuh
Gurugram/New Delhi:
Three individuals, together with two Residence Guards, had been killed and no less than 20 others injured in clashes that broke out between two teams in Haryana yesterday.
The conflict began throughout a non secular procession in Haryana’s Nuh – adjoining Gurugram.
Police mentioned the Residence Guards had been shot lifeless as a mob tried to cease the non secular procession in Nuh’s Khedla Mod, throwing stones and setting vehicles on hearth.
The third individual was killed within the in a single day violence, they mentioned.
The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), was stopped by a bunch of younger males on the Gurugram-Alwar Nationwide Freeway. Because the violence escalated, authorities and personal autos had been focused by the mob.
In the direction of night, violence unfold to the Gurugram-Sohna freeway, the place a number of vehicles had been torched and stones had been thrown on the police, sources mentioned.
About 2,500, who had come to Nuh to participate within the procession, had been stranded in a temple because of the violence exterior. They had been rescued by police later within the night.
Incidents of stone-throwing and arson had been reported from elements of Palwal and Gurugram as effectively. Prohibitory orders banning giant gatherings had been imposed in Nuh, Gurugram, Palwal and Faridabad after violent clashes.
Web providers have been suspended in Nuh until tomorrow to comprise the “intense communal rigidity” and cease the unfold of misinformation and rumours. Colleges, faculties and academic establishments in Gurugram and Faridabad districts will stay closed as we speak.
Experiences say the conflict was triggered by an objectionable video posted on social media by a Bajrang Dal activist. Sources mentioned Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar and his associates had circulated the video a number of days in the past.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and different leaders have appealed to individuals to take care of peace and concord.
“In the present day’s incident is unlucky. I enchantment to all of the individuals to take care of peace within the state. The responsible won’t be spared at any price, and strictest motion will likely be taken towards them,” the chief minister mentioned
Police have stepped up safety within the violence-hit districts and appealed to the leaders of the 2 communities to assist restore peace within the area. A gathering will likely be held between the members of two communities in Nuh at 11 am.
