Uneasy calm was seen in parts of Haryana a day after clashes broke out between two groups in Nuh district. Following the clashes, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was imposed, and police force was deployed in the area to curb the tensions. A flag march was conducted by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) in Gururgam's Badshahpur, news agency ANI reported. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has said that 41 FIRS have been registered in the incident. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that at least six people died in the violence and 116 people have been arrested. He further stated that the government is committed to the safety of the public and those found guilty will not be spared.
"Six people including two Home Guards and four civilians have died in the incident. 116 people have been arrested till now. Their remand is being taken. Those found guilty will not be spared. We are committed to the safety of the public. The overall situation in the state is normal. Appeal to the public to maintain peace, calm and brotherhood," said Khattar, as quoted by ANI.
#WATCH | "Six people including two Home Guards and four civilians have died in the incident. 116 people have been arrested till now. Their remand is being taken. Those found guilty will not be spared. We are committed to the safety of the public. The overall situation in the… pic.twitter.com/z5y16CF03o
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2023
Meanwhile, the Gurugram police in a tweet urged people to not pay attention to rumours or reports on social media pertaining to the situation in the state.
Pl ease do not listen to rumours. Please do not give credence to reports on social media.
We request you to immediately call 112 in case u need any help at all and we assure you - Gurugram Police shall be there for you.
— Gurugram Police (@gurgaonpolice) August 1, 2023
Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was imposed, and police force was deployed in the area to curb the tensions.
#WATCH | Visuals from Haryana's Nuh where police force has been deployed after a clash broke out between two groups on July 31.
Section 144 has been imposed and mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended in the district. pic.twitter.com/Txd5uC74pn
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2023
This comes after Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar reacted over the violence and suspected a “conspiracy” behind the clashes that broke out between two groups on Monday.
Khattar while speaking to ANI on Tuesday called the incident “unfortunate” and said that clashes broke out at several places and that a big conspiracy seems behind the violence. A total of five people have died including two home guards who were shot dead after after a clash broke out on Monday.
"This is an unfortunate incident. A Yatra was being organised during which some people conspired an attack Yatris and the police. Violent incidents were reported at several places. There seems to be a big conspiracy behind this,” said Khattar. Post the clashes between the two groups in Nuh, a curfew has been imposed in the area.
“Heavy police have been deployed in Nuh district and nearby areas. Curfew has also been imposed in Nuh and Section 144 has been imposed in some places. Around 44 FIRs have been registered and 70 people have been taken into custody. Strict actions will be taken against them,” added Khattar.
Meanwhile, the Additional Director General of Police Mamta Singh on Tuesday said that Nuh was the main affected area and no big incidents have happened outside Nuh. While talking to ANI, ADGP Singh said, "Nuh was the main affected area...outside Nuh, no big incidents have happened...there were small incidents of violence, we have registered FIR and an investigation is underway," as quoted by ANI.
The ADGP also appealed to the people to come forward with any information that can help them in the investigation. "We have arrested a large number of people. We have appealed to everyone to come forward if they have any information that can help us in the investigation or identify the rioters," ADGP Singh said on Nuh clashes.
Further assuring assistance to the victims of the deceased, Khattar appealed to locals to maintain peace and said, “So far 5 people have lost their lives including two police officials. We will provide all possible assistance to them. I appeal to the common people to maintain peace in the district," as quoted by ANI.
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