A look out notice has been issued against Abdul Malik and his son Abdul Moid, the key accused in the Haldwani violence. Five more rioters have been apprehended. The total number of individuals detained in connection with the incidents of stone pelting and arson has now reached 42. Malik is believed to be the mastermind behind the clashes. Curfew has been relaxed in the Banbhoolpura area, but internet services remain suspended.
Authorities have detained five individuals and named 19 others in three FIRs registered in connection with the violence that occurred in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area on February 8. The violence broke out following an anti-encroachment drive, resulting in the death of five individuals. A curfew was subsequently imposed in the area.
More than 60 people were injured on Thursday after locals hurled stones and petrol bombs at municipal workers and police in Haldwani town of Nainital district in Uttarakhand when protests erupted over the demolition of an
Uttarakhand's Haldwani Violence news today: The communal tension has gripped the Haldwani area of Nainital district in Uttarakhand on Thursday evening after violence broke out in Banbhoolpura over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa. In view of the current law and order situation, the district magistrate has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura besides a ‘shoot-at-sight’ order has also been issued against the rioters.