Haldwani Violence LIVE: '1,200 Security Personnel Deployed, Situation Under Control,' Cop Says

Haldwani Violence: Hello and welcome to this space brought to you by ABP Live. Stay tuned for all the updates pertaining to the violence that erupted in Uttarakhand's Haldwani area.

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Haldwani Violence: Hello and welcome to this space brought to you by ABP Live. Stay tuned for all the updates pertaining to the violence that erupted in Uttarakhand's Haldwani area.Tension erupted in Uttarakhand’s Banbhoolpura area in Haldwani district due to the riots that broke out after the administration carried out a demolition drive where a mosque stood, allegedly on Nazool land. Stones were pelted and several vehicles were set on fire following the demolition of the mosque.At least four people were killed and more than 100 officials sustained injuries in the violence. Journalists who were on the site were also harmed. In view of the violence in the area, internet services were suspended in the city and a curfew was imposed to maintain the law and order situation.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police. According to officials, people are only allowed to move out of their houses in case of medical emergencies.Uttarakhand's Director General of Police (DGP) Abhinav Kumar announced on Friday that stringent action under the National Security Act (NSA) would be taken against individuals responsible for the recent attacks on police personnel and incidents of arson and vandalism in Haldwani. The DGP, accompanied by Additional Director General (ADG) of Law and Order AP Anshuman, visited the violence-stricken town in Nainital district to assess the situation in coordination with senior officials.Speaking on the matter, DGP Kumar informed, "Action under the NSA will be taken against unruly elements who attacked police personnel and indulged in arson and vandalism at the police station in Banbhoolpura." This move comes in response to the disturbing violence that erupted following the demolition of an illegally-constructed madrasa and a prayer area in the Malik ka Bageecha locality, dominated by the Muslim community."The situation has been brought under control to a large extent with the imposition of curfew," DGP Kumar assured, "but the efforts at the moment are focused on bringing back normalcy in the town within the next 24 hours."DGP Kumar convened a meeting with district officials in Haldwani to gather their insights into the situation. Additionally, he visited hospitals where the injured were being treated and inspected the police station which had been targeted and vandalised during the unrest."A high alert has been sounded across the state following violence in Haldwani," Kumar noted, referencing the clashes that resulted in two fatalities and three critically injured individuals on Thursday.Notably, CM Dhami issued shoot-at-sight orders in Haldwani. The Chief Minister announced that all schools would remain closed in Haldwani on Friday.

09/02/2024 23:24:16

Haldwani Violence LIVE: Situation could have been handled better, Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat says

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat told PTI on Haldwani violence. "We are very concerned about this incident. It's unfortunate how the situation unfolded. The situation could have been handled better."

09/02/2024 22:40:53

Haldwani Violence LIVE: '1,200 security personnel deployed, situation under control,' Cop says

Prahalad Narayan Meena, SSP, Nainital told ANI, " In Haldwani, the situation is under our control, along with our local forces, CAPF is also being deployed. We have registered FIR, we are checking the CCTV footage, and evidence is being collected...total of 1,200 security personnel have been deployed in Haldwani...2 more death cases have been reported today afternoon, the bodies were recovered yesterday only...we are seeing how their deaths occurred, we didn't get the body at the spot. After post-mortem only we will get to know how they died. After the riots happened, 4 bodies were recovered."

09/02/2024 22:40:52

Haldwani Violence LIVE: '1,200 security personnel deployed, situation under control,' Cop says

Prahalad Narayan Meena, SSP, Nainital told ANI, " In Haldwani, the situation is under our control, along with our local forces, CAPF is also being deployed. We have registered FIR, we are checking the CCTV footage, and evidence is being collected...total of 1,200 security personnel have been deployed in Haldwani...2 more death cases have been reported today afternoon, the bodies were recovered yesterday only...we are seeing how their deaths occurred, we didn't get the body at the spot. After post-mortem only we will get to know how they died. After the riots happened, 4 bodies were recovered."

09/02/2024 17:19:09

Haldwani Violence LIVE: Some People Tried To Spoil Atmosphere In 'Dev Bhoomi', Uttarakhand CM Says

On Haldwani violence, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, " Anti-encroachment drive has been going on as per the administration's direction. Yesterday when the administration was trying to raze illegal property, this violence broke out and our Police personnel including women officers were attacked and stones were pelted at them. This is highly condemnable. Uttarakhand is 'Dev Bhoomi'...this has never happened here...some people have tried to spoil the atmosphere in 'Dev Bhoomi' and took the law into their own hands...journalists were also attacked, their cameras were broken...public properties were burned...video footages will be checked, action will be taken...Law will take its own course". (ANI)

09/02/2024 17:07:20

Haldwani Violence LIVE: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami meets injured officials

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami meets injured persons in Haldwani.

09/02/2024 14:50:56

Haldwani Violence A 'Conspiracy,' Requires Strict Action: BJP MPs

New Delhi, Feb 9 (PTI) BJP MPs on Friday said the violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani appeared to be a "conspiracy" strict action must be taken against the guilty, with Rajya Sabha MP Harnath Yadav demanding a "shoot at sight" order against rioters.

Asked about the Thursday violence, Yadav, a Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh, said, "The incident in Haldwani is a conspiracy. Bombs, country pistols, and other weapons were used, and government officials and police were attacked. There should be an order to shoot rioters at sight... There is no need to be lenient with them." He said the Uttarakhand government should "search every house," and take action against the perpetrators.

(PTI)

09/02/2024 12:19:44

Uttarakhand Appears To Be Organised Conspiracy: BJP

“Uttarakhand incident is very unfortunate and it appears to be an organised conspiracy,” says BJP MP Ashok Bajpai on Haldwani violence.

09/02/2024 12:17:16

Officials Reach Haldwani To Take Stock Of Situation

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.

 

 

 

09/02/2024 10:32:15

Curfew In Haldwani After Violence

Curfew in Haldwani after violence over demolition of ‘illegally built’ madrasa.

09/02/2024 10:24:16

Schools Shut In Haldwani

The Chief Minister announced that all schools would remain closed in Haldwani on Friday.

09/02/2024 10:23:18

CM Dhami Issues Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Haldwani.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami issued shoot-at-sight orders in Haldwani after the clash. Dhami held a meeting with the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police. 

09/02/2024 10:20:11

Security Beefed Up In Haldwani

Security heightened in the violence-hit area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Violence broke out in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani yesterday, following an anti-encroachment drive.

09/02/2024 10:17:42

Haldwani Violence LIVE: Police Station Damaged By Mob, Strict Action Will Be Taken, Says Nanital DM

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 make it communal or sensitive. Any particular community did not retaliate...This was an effort to challenge the state machinery, state govt and the law and order situation...A briefing will be done again in the evening..."