The clashes broke out throughout a spiritual procession in Haryana’s Nuh
Gurugram/New Delhi:
Three folks, together with two Residence Guards, have been killed and not less than 20 others injured in clashes that broke out between two teams in Haryana yesterday.
The conflict began throughout a spiritual procession in Haryana’s Nuh – adjoining Gurugram.
Police stated the Residence Guards have been shot useless as a mob tried to cease the non secular procession in Nuh’s Khedla Mod, throwing stones and setting vehicles on fireplace.
The third particular person was killed within the in a single day violence, they stated.
The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), was stopped by a gaggle of younger males on the Gurugram-Alwar Nationwide Freeway. Because the violence escalated, authorities and personal automobiles have been focused by the mob.
In the direction of night, violence unfold to the Gurugram-Sohna freeway, the place a number of vehicles have been torched and stones have been thrown on the police, sources stated.
About 2,500, who had come to Nuh to participate within the procession, have been stranded in a temple because of the violence exterior. They have been rescued by police later within the night.
Incidents of stone-throwing and arson have been reported from components of Palwal and Gurugram as effectively. Prohibitory orders banning massive gatherings have 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 stress” and cease the unfold of misinformation and rumours. Faculties, schools and academic establishments in Gurugram and Faridabad districts will stay closed at present.
Studies say the conflict was triggered by an objectionable video posted on social media by a Bajrang Dal activist. Sources stated Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar and his associates had circulated the video just a few days in the past.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and different leaders have appealed to folks to keep up peace and concord.
“At present’s incident is unlucky. I enchantment to all of the folks to keep up peace within the state. The responsible won’t be spared at any price, and strictest motion can be taken towards them,” the chief minister stated
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 can be held between the members of two communities in Nuh at 11 am.
