Violence Erupts in Uttarakhand Over Madrassa and Mosque Demolition
TL;DR
After the demolition of a madrasa and mosque-like structure on government land in Banbhulpura, Haldwani, communal tension escalated, leading to violent clashes with residents throwing stones, torching vehicles, and injuring police and officials. The district administration enforced a curfew in the area, with "shoot-at-sight" orders issued to control the situation.
- 'Shoot-At-Sight' orders after violence over madrassa & mosque demolition in Uttarakhand's Haldwani Times of India
- At least five killed in protest over mosque demolition in north Indian town Al Jazeera English
- 2 Dead, 250 Injured In Uttarakhand Violence, Curfew Imposed, Schools Shut NDTV
- Two dead as anti-encroachment drive turns violent in Uttarakhand The Hindu
- Haldwani: Meet Vandana Singh, Nainital DM who is trying to defuse violence Hindustan Times
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