Indian town sets a curfew and orders police to shoot violators after deadly clashes over a mosque
- A curfew was imposed in Haldwani, India and police were ordered to shoot violators after clashes over an illegally built mosque and seminary left two dead and over 150 injured.
- Violence escalated as protesters attacked a police station and set vehicles on fire, resulting in police firing live ammunition and tear gas. State police chief reported five deaths.
- Muslim groups accuse India's Hindu-nationalist government of unfairly targeting them, and tensions over demolitions of mosques have risen.
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STA: V spopadih zaradi rušenja mošeje na severu Indije štirje mrtvi
After the regions in the city of Haldwani in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India demolished the mosque and religious school due to alleged unauthorized construction, at least four people were killed in clashes between protesters and police on Thursday. Hundreds of protesters and police officers were injured, and authorities have imposed a curfew, BBC reports.
Haldwani Violence: 2 Dead, Several Injured After Madrasa Demolition; CM Issues Shoot at Sight Orders
A curfew has been imposed in the Banbhoolpur area and according to a statement issued by the state information department CM Pushkar Singh Dhami issued orders to shoot rioters on sight following a high-level meeting.
Uttarakhand violence: What is happening in Haldwani? 2 dead amid internet suspension, shoot-at-sight orders
Communal tensions broke out in Haldwani area in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand on Thursday evening (Feb 8) over the demolition of what authorities described as an “illegally built” madrasa, a type of Muslim educational institution mainly for children. The incident took place in Banbhoolpura town of Haldwani, one of the largest cities in the Nainital district. Since Thursday evening, four people have died and more than 250 were injured i
Haldwani Violence: Demolition Order, Razing Of Mosque — How Clashes Erupted In Uttarakhand
Haldwani Violence: Tension erupted in Uttarakhand’s Banbhoolpura area in Haldwani district due to the riots that broke out after the administration carried out a demolition drive where a mosque stood, allegedly on Nazool land. Stones were pelted and several vehicles were set on fire following the demolition of the mosque. At least four people were killed and more than 100 officials sustained injuries in the violence. Journalists who were on the …
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