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Nuh violence: 5 dead till now in Haryana, police say situation under control in Gurugram | UPDATES

Nuh violence: Tension gripped nearby districts- Gurugram, Faridabad and Palwal after communal violence was triggered after the Vishva Hindu Parishad procession was stones pelted. Authorities issued prohibitory orders to control the situation.

At least five people were killed, including two home guards and three civilian, after a mob in Nuh district tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, police said. According to police, VHP's 'Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra' was stopped by a group of young men near Nuh’s Khedla Mod and stones pelted at the procession. Cars were then set ablaze. People in the procession also hurled stones back at the youths who had stopped them, reports said.

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  • 10:21 PM (IST) Posted by Anurag Roushan

    'Situation under control, normalcy restored...,' Gurugram Deputy Commissioner

    After witnessing violent clashes between two groups in Gurugram's Sohna road, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav said that the situation is totally under control and normalcy has been restored and markets have opened. "In Gurugram, the situation is totally under control, Sohna was our main focus area, a peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted a flag march as well," Nishant Yadav said.

  • 5:31 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Slain home guards kin to get Rs 57 Lakh compensation

    Kin of both home guards who lost their lives in Nuh violence will get Rs 57 Lakh each as compensation, Gurugram Police announced 

  • 4:44 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    In Gurugram, situation is totally under control, say police

    " In Gurugram, the situation is totally under control, Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted flag march as well...in Gurugram one death reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5 vehicles were torched in Sohna and 2-3 shops have been vandalised...": Nishant Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram on Gurugram clashes,

  • 2:57 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    CM holds meeting

    Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar holds a meeting on the situation arising in Nuh. He said, "Whatever incident happened in Nuh is unfortunate, senior police officers and administration were immediately sent as soon as the incident came to light. The yatra was disrupted in a well-planned and conspiratorial manner, which points to a larger conspiracy."

  • 1:54 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

  • 1:51 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    16 FIRs registered

    So far 16 FIRs have been registered in this case. "And atleast 60 people have been injured. Strict legal action will be taken against the miscreants," SP, Noah said. 

  • 1:49 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Peace talks conclude

    Peace talks meeting chaired by Nuh District Deputy Commissioner Prashant Pawar and SP Narendra Singh Bijarnia has concluded. In the meeting, the residents assured that they will not allow violence to escalate and will cooperate fully in maintaining peace. The SP also appealed to the peace committee members to help identify the accused. 

  • 1:00 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

  • 12:29 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Peace Committee meeting underway

    Peace Committee meeting underway at Nuh Deputy Commissioner Camp office over the clash that broke out between two groups in Haryana's Nuh yesterday.

  • 11:50 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    CM, and others appeal for peace

    Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other leaders cutting across party lines have appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony in the state. Khattar said the citizens should cooperate in the interest of the state by following the principle of "Haryana Ek Haryanvi Ek", asserting that all issues can be resolved through dialogue. He also warned of strictest action against those who fanning communal tensions.

  • 11:50 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Mobile internet services shut

    In Nuh, mobile internet services were suspended till Wednesday to contain the "intense communal tension", the Haryana government said. "...This order is issued to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of district Nuh and shall be in force with effect from 4 pm, July 31 to 23:59 hours of August 2," Additional Chief Secretary (Home) T V S N Prasad said. Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav warned the public of strict legal action for any objectionable post on social media.

  • 11:47 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Curfew inposed

  • 11:46 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    3 dead in violence

    Two home guards, one civilian killed including injuring several policemen

  • 11:45 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    CM warns of action

    Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said "strictest action" will be taken against those responsible for the incident.

  • 11:45 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Mob tries to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession

    Mob tries to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession by pelting stones and setting cars on fire