US EditionUttarakhand HC asks Nainital police to maintain law & order after clashes erupt over minor’s rape
- Communal clashes erupted in Nainital, Uttarakhand, on the night of May 1, 2025, following the arrest of a 65-year-old man named Usman for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
- The unrest erupted following the filing of a police report under the POCSO Act after Usman allegedly enticed the girl with money and assaulted her on April 12.
- Protests by Hindu community members included demonstrations, vandalism of Muslim-owned shops near Usman's office, stone pelting at a mosque, and damaging vehicles, with slogans against Pakistan.
- Superintendent of Police Jagdish Chandra stated that heavy police deployment maintained peace, strict action would be taken, and visuals of crowd participants were being collected to prevent disorder.
- The Uttarakhand High Court took suo motu cognizance, directing authorities to enforce law and order, monitor social media to check rumors, and intensify patrols to prevent further violence in Nainital.
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Uttarakhand Govt Cracks Down on Rape Accused in Nainital; Illegal Construction to Be Demolished
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The municipal corporation has pasted a notice at the residence of the accused, identified as Usman, who the police have already arrested. The accused reportedly worked as a local contractor. India News | Uttarakhand Govt Cracks Down on Rape Accused in Nainital; Illegal Construction to Be Demolished.
Minor raped by 60-yr-old in Nainital; Communal tensions flare up, mosque stoned
Nainital: Communal tension broke out in Uttarakhand’s Nainital after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 60-year-old man, triggering protests and vandalism, officials said. According to police, the incident occurred on April 12. The accused, Usman, who works as a contractor, reportedly lured the girl and took her in his car and committed the crime. On April 30, her mother filed a police complaint, and Usman was arrested under the Protect…
Another rape accused held from Haridwar - Pioneer Edge | Uttarakhand News in English | Dehradun News Today
PIONEER NEWS SERVICE/ Haridwar Haridwar police arrested an abduction and rape accused involving a minor when he was trying to flee his village to evade arrest. Earlier, the police had rescued the minor while the accused was absconding. As per police, a resident of Buggawala police station limits lodged a complaint on April 30 against Nadeem, resident of Banjarewala, accusing him of luring and kidnapping his minor daughter and raping her. Acting…
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