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Demolition in Nuh continues, illegal structures on 2.6 acres of land razed

The demolition drive in violence-hit Nuh district of Haryana continued for the third day on Saturday as authorities bulldozed illegal constructions on 2.6 acres of land around Nalhar Medical College in the state. Around 15 other temporary structures were also demolished as part of the drive, police said. These were illegal constructions. Notices were already given to owners of the demolished structures. The owners of some illegal structures were also involved in the violence during the Braj Mandal religious yatra. The demolition drive will continue," Sub Divisional Magistrate Ashwani Kumar said. A police official said the demolition drive began from Adbar Chowk and will continue till Tiranga Chowk. Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, died in clashes that erupted in Muslim-dominated Nuh when a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession or the Braj Mandal Yatra was attacked by mobs on Monday. Gurugram had also witnessed stray incidents of clashes. Nuh District Magistrat

Days after violence, Hayana govt demolishes 45 illegal shops in Nuh

A heavy police force was also deployed in the area during the course of the removal action to prevent any untoward incident

141 arrested, 55 FIRs filled in connection with violence in Haryana's Nuh

The toll in the violence that broke out between two groups stood at 6, including 2 police homeguards, while another 88 were injured, police informed further

Days after violence, shanties of 'illegal immigrants' demolished in Nuh

Nuh authorities bulldozed about 250 shanties allegedly encroaching upon government land in Tauru town, a police official said Friday, days after communal riots erupted in the district. The official said the occupants of the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) land were illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who were earlier living in Assam and the shanties were demolished Thursday evening. Nuh Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar however denied that the demolition was linked to the recent violence. He said it was part of a normal process of clearing encroachments. The shanties were built over an acre of land and people have been living here for three years, police said. Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, died in the clashes that erupted in Muslim-dominated Nuh when a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession was attacked by mobs on Monday. The violence subsequently spread to neighbouring Gurugram as well. According to the police, 141 people have been arrested and over 55 cases

Nuh violence: 23 alleged accused produced in 6 different cases before court

Earlier on Thursday, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said that police have registered 83 FIRs and 159 people have been arrested after the violence gripped Nuh and Gurgram districts

Haryana violence: 3 motorcycles set on fire in Pataudi area, says police

Three motorcycles were set on fire on Thursday night in Pataudi area here, police said. The motorcycles were parked outside Rashid Auto Works near Chungi no. 4 while a mechanic was sleeping inside the shop. Firefighters doused the flames and rescued the mechanic, police said. Sporadic incidents of arson have been reported from Pataudi since Monday after violence broke out in the adjoining Nuh district over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession. Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, have died in the clashes that spread to Gurugram and other districts of the state over the past few days. Inspector Rakesh Kumar, Station House Officer of Pataudi Police Station said the cause of the fire is being ascertained.

Nuh SP transferred after communal clashes, replaced by Bhiwani counterpart

Nuh SP, Varun Singla, has been transferred and posted to Bhiwani. IPS Narender Bijarniya would now be the full-time SP of Nuh district, as per an order issued by the Home Department

Haryana violence: Govt forms committee to monitor social media platforms

The Haryana government has constituted a committee that will monitor social media platforms to prevent the circulation of provocative material, including videos, photographs, and hate speeches, to maintain law and order and communal harmony in the state. The committee has been formed in the wake of communal violence in Nuh. According to an order issued on Thursday by Additional Chief Secretary (Home), T V S N Prasad, the committee will coordinate with all relevant agencies to take "remedial/corrective measures in this regard". Special Secretary, Home -I will be the committee's chairman. It will have a superintendent of police, CID, Haryana, deputy secretary, Information Technology and an interception assistant from the office of the ACS, Home Department, as members. Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, have died in the clashes that erupted in Nuh over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession and spread to Gurugram over the past few days. Haryana's Home

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Nuh is a pointer to commercial impact of riots

Haryana violence: 176 people arrested, 93 FIRs registered, says ACS

A total of 176 people have been arrested and 78 taken into preventive detention in connection with the communal clashes in Haryana, a top state government official said here on Thursday. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) T V S N Prasad also said 93 FIRs have been registered, including 46 in Nuh, 23 in Gurugram, three in Faridabad, three in Rewari, and 18 in Palwal. We have to take a full comprehensive view of the situation. Provocative or false information should not be spread on social media, Prasad said while addressing the media. He said those found responsible for the clashes will not be spared. We will come down very heavily whoever tries to disturb law and order, added Prasad. The additional chief secretary said the situation is fast returning to normalcy. I would say it has returned to normalcy. We have adequate forces. The Centre was requested and 24 companies of central forces were provided, he added. He said that a battalion of IRB has been deployed in Nuh. Very soon in

Haryana violence 'part of larger conspiracy', questions Congress' role: BJP

The BJP on Thursday raised questions on the Congress' role in the communal violence in Haryana, saying the clashes that took place between the two communities were "part of a larger conspiracy" and the truth will come out during the investigation. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said Congress MLA Mamman Khan's provocative statement on the floor of the Haryana Legislative Assembly and his social media posts raise suspicion about the party's role in the violence. Communal violence broke out in Nuh district on Monday as a mob tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession by pelting stones and setting cars on fire. The violence spilled over into neighbouring Gurugram on Tuesday with mobs killing a Muslim cleric, torching an eatery, and vandalising shops. So far, six people have died, 116 arrested and 90 detained, according to the Haryana government. Congress MLA Mamman Khan had given a provocative statement on

Haryana violence: Govt relaxes mobile internet ban for three hours

The Haryana government on Monday suspended internet services in Nuh district till August 2 after violence broke out

Haryana govt shifts 2nd IRB battalion headquarters to Nuh for law and order

The order passed by the Haryana Home Secretary stated that the conditions in these districts remain critical and tense

Mobile Internet to remain shut in Nuh, other places in Haryana till Aug 5

The Haryana government on Wednesday said mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh and some other places in the state will remain suspended till August 5 to prevent any disturbance to peace and public order in the wake of the communal clashes. Besides Nuh, the services will remain snapped in Faridabad, Palwal and the territorial jurisdiction of sub-division Sohna, Pataudi and Manesar of Gurugram district. The government had ordered the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh district from 4 pm on Monday and later imposed the restrictions in some other parts too till August 2 in view of the "intense communal tension" and disturbance of public peace. Violence broke out at several places after stones were pelted during a religious procession and cars set on fire in Nuh on Monday. The order to extend the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services till August 5 was issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) T V S N Prasad Wednesday evening. "This order is extended to .

Oppn meets President Murmu, flags Manipur, Haryana communal violence

In the Lok Sabha (LS), Speaker Om Birla skipped the proceedings to express his displeasure over the conduct of the Opposition and treasury benches alike

Nuh violence spreads to Gurugram, protests in Delhi: Here's what we know so far

The violence in Haryana's Nuh subsequently spread to Sohna and parts of Gurugram and Delhi. Watch the video for the latest updates

SC directs Centre, states to ensure peaceful rallies against Nuh violence

The Supreme Court directed the authorities to video record the rallies held by VHP and Bajrang Dal in sensitive areas and preserve the footages

Haryana clashes: Security tightened at sensitive places, says Delhi Police

Security has been tightened at sensitive places in the national capital in the wake of violence in some districts of neighbouring Haryana, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists held protests at multiple locations in the national capital against the clashes, disrupting vehicular movement and causing traffic jams. Videos on social media showed Bajrang Dal supporters reciting the Hanuman Chalisa near the metro station at Nirman Vihar. Later, they tried to block Vikas Marg but were removed by the police. "Keeping in view the violence in some districts of Haryana, adjoining Delhi, elaborate security arrangements have been made at all sensitive places in the city and additional police forces have also been deployed where necessary. Any attempt to harm Delhi's security and communal harmony will be dealt with strictly," the Delhi Police said. The police have enhanced patrolling in sensitive areas and are also holding meetings with peace ...

We will collect compensation from the accused for the damage: Haryana CM

116 People have been arrested and the accused are still being identified in regard to the violence that broke out in Haryana after communal clashes

Adore Group buys 5.5 acre land in Faridabad for Rs 600 cr housing project

Realty firm Adore Group has bought a 5.5 acre land in Faridabad from the Haryana government for Rs 124 crore to develop a luxury housing project. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that it has "purchased 5.5 acre of land parcel in Sec76 in Faridabad from the Haryana government, following a payment of Rs 124 crore." The company will develop a luxury housing project, comprising 200 units, with an aggregate saleable value of close to Rs 600 crore. The project will be launched in Diwali this year and is slated to be completed in the next four years. "With the new project, we will be primarily focusing on the thriving higher mid-income and premium home buyers & investors in the Faridabad market," said Jetaish Gupta, Founder & Director, Adore Group. He said the demand for housing across all price categories is strong in Faridabad, helped by improvement in infrastructures in the city and better connectivity to Delhi, Noida and Gurugram. Adore was started in 2015 and it has .