Rioters Trying To “Terrorize Area,” According To An Uttarakhand Official, Cops Are Alert
"The first group of people arrived with stones and dispersed, while the second group entered with petrol bombs. The Nainital District Magistrate stated, "This was not provoked."
The Nainital District Magistrate described the seriousness of the situation by stating that protesters had set cars on fire and thrown petrol bombs at a police station. “The demolition drive got underway amicably; force was used to stop it. The staff from our Municipal Corporation was stoned. It was intended for the soldiers to be assaulted on the day of the demolition drive, according to Vandana Singh.
Haldwani: Four individuals lost their lives as a consequence of violence in Uttarakhand’ s Haldwani during the demolition of an illegal mosque and madrasa by officials. More than fifty police officers were hurt in the altercation, and a number of administrative staff , city employees, and journalists were also injured. In an effort to quell the rioting, Haldwani has implemented shoot-at-sight orders and has shut down internet services.
The first group of people arrived with stones and dispersed , while the second group entered with petrol bombs . Our staff did not use force, and this was an unwarranted incident , ” she continued. In her words, “maximum force” was employed by the rioting throng to storm the police station . “The mob tried to terrorize the neighborhood.” Our first priorities were to safeguard the police station and then make sure that there was no damage or human casualty in Gandhi Nagar, according to Ms. Singh. The authorities had proclaimed the madrasa and mosque to be unlawful, which resulted in their destruction. Ms.
Singh emphasized that notifications were sent to all parties concerned and that the demolition effort was carried out in accordance with the High Court’s directives.
“Actions against encroachments were conducted in numerous locations in Haldwani after the directives of the High Court. To eradicate unlawful encroachments on other government lands, a task team has been established at the district level, the spokesperson stated.
According to the official, all relevant parties were notified, due procedure was adhered to, and a hearing committee was established to guarantee an impartial assessment of every case. But others even turned to violence in an effort to break through the doors of the High Court.
Some people, including women, were so incensed that they rushed to the streets in protest as the bulldozer leveled the buildings. The situation quickly became worse when they smashed over barricades and got into altercations with the police. After that, crowds threw stones at police officers, public servants, and media, inflicting injuries and destruction of property. A security van and more than 20 motorbikes were set on fire.
The DM underlined that the police used the utmost caution and didn’t hurt or provoke anyone. The police station was the only target for water cannons and tear gas. Preserving public safety and avoiding the loss of life or property was the main objective. Authorities are diligently attempting to restore order in Haldwani, despite the fact that the situation is still tense. The drive to demolish unlawful encroachments will go on as part of the continuous endeavors to protect government properties throughout the area.
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