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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 .

6 killed in communal clashes in Haryana, 116 arrested: What we know so far

At least six dead in Haryana, 116 arrested as communal clashes erupted in Nuh and Gurugram

6 killed in communal violence in Haryana, 116 arrested so far: CM Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said six people, including two home guards, have died in the communal violence in the state while 116 have been arrested. He said that stray incidents of violence reported elsewhere after the Nuh clashes have been brought under control. The injured have been admitted to various hospitals, including at Nalhar in Nuh and Medanta in Gurugram, the Haryana chief minister said, adding that 116 people have been arrested while a search was on to nab the other accused. In a statement, Khattar said as per information so far, six people have died out of which two are home guards and four are civilians while several people have been injured. The conspirators are being identified, he said, while promising strict action against the guilty and asserting that the security of common people "is our responsibility". Apart from Haryana police personnel, 20 companies of central security forces have been deployed in the state. Three of them have b

Haryana clashes: Security amped up at sensitive places, says Delhi Police

Security has been beefed up at sensitive places in the national capital in the wake of violence in some districts of neighbouring Haryana, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. The Haryana Police on Tuesday said that mobs killed a cleric in a late-night attack on a mosque, torched an eatery and vandalised shops as communal violence that began in Haryana's Nuh spilled over into neighbouring Gurugram, taking the death toll to five. "Keeping in view the violence in some districts of Haryana, adjoining Delhi, elaborate security arrangements have been made at all sensitive places in Delhi 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. Hindu outfits Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad are staging protests across the national capital against the Haryana violence.

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Curfew imposed in violence-hit Nuh district: Haryana Home Minister

Authorities on Tuesday imposed a curfew in Haryana's Nuh district where two home guards were killed and several injured following violence that erupted over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession. Curfew has been clamped on Nuh district, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said on Tuesday. The situation in Nuh continues to be tense. However, there were no reports of any fresh violence on Tuesday. Security has been beefed up in Nuh and other areas, officials said. Two home guards were killed and many others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said "strictest action" will be taken against those responsible for the incident. "Today's incident is unfortunate. I appeal to all the people to maintain peace in the state. The guilty will not be spared at any cost, and strictest action will be taken against them,

Man killed in attack on Gurugram mosque, third death in Haryana violence

A 26-year-old man was killed and a mosque set ablaze in the Sector 57 area as the violence that erupted over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in neighbouring Nuh district spread to Gurugram, police here said. The mob opened fire in which two persons were injured. One of them died during treatment, they said. The victim has been identified as Saad, a native of Bihar, a senior officer said. This is the third death in wake of the "intense communal tension" that spread from Nuh. According to the police, the mob reached the Anjuman Masjid in Sector 57 after midnight. Some people in the crowd opened fire at the people present in the mosque and also set it on fire. Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob in Nuh district tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, officials said on Monday. As news of the violence in Muslim-dominated Nuh spread, mobs

Haryana govt seeks 20 RAF companies to maintain law and order in Nuh

Haryana government has sought 20 companies of the Rapid Action Force from the Centre for a week to maintain the law and order situation in Nuh district. In a communication to the Union home secretary, Haryana's Additional Chief Secretary (Home), T V S N Prasad, sought 20 companies of the RAF "urgently" for one week from July 31. "I am directed to address you on the subject (seeking 20 companies of RAF)... incidents causing intense communal tension, annoyance, obstruction and injury to persons, danger to human life and property, disturbance to public peace and tranquility in district Nuh have occurred on account of violent protests by agitators, protesters, miscreants and anti-social elements," wrote Prasad. Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob in Nuh district tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, officials said. The Union home ministry said it is dispatch

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