Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Takes Stock Of Violence-Hit Haldwani — IN PICS

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Haldwani to assess the situation and engage with police personnel and individuals injured in the recent violence. (Image Source: ANI)

In the midst of escalating communal violence in Haldwani, Nainital district magistrate Vandana Singh labelled the incident as pre-planned and unprovoked. (Image Source: ANI)

The unrest originated in Banbhoolpura following the demolition of an illegally built madrasa. (Image Source: ANI)

Massive communal tensions erupted in the Haldwani area of Nainital district on Thursday evening following violence triggered by the demolition of an illegally built madrasa. The demolition occurred in the presence of municipal commissioner Pankaj Upadhyay, city magistrate Richa Singh, and SDM Paritosh Verma. (Image Source: ANI)

In the aftermath of the attack, the district administration imposed a curfew in Haldwani and issued a 'shoot-at-sight' order against the rioters. (Image Source: ANI)