Haryana | Communal clashes in Nuh: Authorities order closure of educational institutes; Internet services suspended
Communal clashes in Nuh: Two home guards among three killed and several police officers were injured as a mob tried to stop a religious procession by throwing stones and setting cars on fire in Haryana's Nuh. To disperse the mob, police sprayed tear gas and fired shots in the air.
The deceased have been identified as Neeraj and Gursevak who were deployed at Khedali Daula police station.
As per the police, the policemen, who were injured in the clashes between two communities in Haryana’s Nuh, have been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon.
In the wake of clashes between two groups on Monday, all educational institutions including schools, colleges, and coaching centres will remain closed on Tuesday in Haryana's Gurugram, District Information and Public Relations Officer, Gurugram stated on Monday.
The order has been issued by District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav.
Haryana | All educational institutions including schools, colleges, and coaching centres in Gurugram district will remain closed on Tuesday, August 1: District Information & Public Relations Officer, Gurugram pic.twitter.com/5gJJBMyWuM — ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2023
Mobile internet services have been suspended temporarily in the Nuh district of Haryana.
Suspension of the internet services will continue in Nuh district till August 2.
#WATCH | Aftermath of clash that broke out between two groups in Haryana's Nuh on July 31.
Police force has been deployed in the area and mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended. pic.twitter.com/jwOTF6fnXg — ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2023
The Haryana Government, in an official notification, has said that the order has been taken to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms.
“In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS, for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities, Home Secretary, Haryana do order the suspension of the mobile internet services and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the territorial jurisdiction of district Nuh of Haryana State,” the order said.
It further said that all telecom service providers of Haryana are directed to ensure the compliance of this order.
Speaking about the incident Nuh acting SP Narender Bijarniya says, "Today's incident is unfortunate. The situation in Nuh is under control. Legal action is being taken against those responsible. Some (police) force members have also suffered injuries. The clash broke out during the Shobha Yatra & the reason behind the incident is being analysed. Some people have been arrested. Internet services have been suspended..."
Due to the communal clashes in Haryana’s Nuh, Section 144 has also been imposed in the district and curfew orders have been given in the district.
While addressing media, Nuh Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar says, "Police are investigating the matter. Internet services have been suspended for 3 days. Section 144 has been imposed in the district. Curfew orders have been given...We appeal to all to maintain peace. All stranded people have been rescued... 1 casualty has been reported. The situation is normal now and curfew has been imposed in the district...".
According to reports, the clash was triggered by an objectionable video posted on social media by a Bajrang Dal activist.
According to sources, Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar and his friends, who are accused in several criminal cases, shared the video a few days ago and openly challenged that he would stay in Mewat throughout the yatra.
Many claim to have spotted them during the yatra, and the villagers are said to have retaliated.
- With inputs from agencies
