Haryana violence: Curfew in Nuh after communal clashes; normal life hindered

Communal clashes in Nuh: A communal clash that broke out on Monday evening in Haryana's Nuh triggered by an objectionable video posted on social media by a Bajrang Dal activist now became global concern as now the United States Department of State said that the US calls for calm and urges parties to refrain from violence in response to ongoing clashes in Gurugram and surrounding areas. 

Meanwhile, Paramilitary forces on Thursday conducted a flag march in Nuh after a curfew was imposed in the district following the clashes between the groups in the state.

Curfew imposed in Nuh after communal clashes

Due to communal clashes in Haryana, streets were deserted in the district as curfew has been imposed in Nuh and surrounding areas. 

Locals are also facing issues to procure essential and necessities from the shops. Scare and tension gripped Nuh and surrounding areas as people are scared to even step outside of their residence.

A local said, "We are facing trouble when it comes to procuring ration items. There is an atmosphere of fear around. We are not sending the children outside. We are very scared at night as well, don't know what will happen." 

Businesses hampered, Shopkeepers affected 

Locals who deal with the sale of vegetables said that their income has been affected since customers are not coming for the purchases.

"I deal in selling vegetables but for the past 2-3 days the sales have been affected...If customers don't come, how will we earn a living? Since nobody is coming, the vegetables are getting spoiled. We are very troubled," he said.

Internet ban extended till August 5

Internet services will remain suspended in Nuh, Faridabad, and Palwal districts, as well as three sub-divisions of Gurgaon, Sohna, Pataudi, and Manesar, till August 5.

According to the orders issued by the Haryana Home Secretary, the situation in certain districts remains serious and tense.

Haryana’s Nuh violence deaths 

Six deaths have been confirmed in the violence in the Nuh district of Haryana.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that a total of 116 people have been arrested in connection with the violence on Monday in Nuh that claimed the lives of six people including two Home Guards. 

Clashes between two groups broke out in Nuh on Monday afternoon after a religious procession passing through the district came under attack, leaving two home guards dead and dozens of people — including around 20 policemen — injured in the frenzy of violence that followed.

The state government has decided to immediately shift the battalion headquarters of the 2nd IRB from Bhondsi to Nuh.

- With inputs from agencies

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