Uttarakhand madrasa demolition: At least four people tragically lost their lives, 250 others injured including police officers after a widespread violence following the demolition of an illegal madrasa and an adjoining mosque in Haldwani in Uttarakhand.
The violence erupted on Thursday and prompted the imposition of a curfew in the city, with shoot-at-sight orders issued against rioters and a complete shutdown of internet services.
Witnessing the deteriorating situation, the authorities have decided that schools will remain closed for Friday.
ALL ABOUT UTTARAKHAND HALDWANI RIOTS IN POINTS
The violence in Haldwani, Uttarakhand resulted in the deaths of four individuals and 100 policemen sustained injuries and were subsequently admitted to hospitals.
Tensions escalated when a team of government officials, accompanied by a significant police presence, attempted to dismantle the structures in accordance with a court order.
The authorities had declared the madrasa and mosque illegal, prompting their demolition.
Demolitions were conducted with a significant presence of police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel, aiming to clear government land allegedly encroached upon by the madrasa and mosque.
The Vanbhulpura mob threw stones at the demolition crew in protest. All of them are being treated at a local hospital. Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in the area, and security has been increased.
The administration has also ordered the closure of all schools and colleges.
Uttarakhand government has put high alert in the state as a precaution after the violence.
A curfew has been enforced in Banbhoolpura on the orders of the District Magistrate and a shoot-at-sight order has also been issued against 'rioters'.
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