Three killed, 60 injured in Haryana’s Nuh violence
Gurugram (IANS). At least three people were killed and 60 injured during communal clashes in Haryana’s Nuh district on Monday. The condition of three of the injured is said to be serious.
The Nuh administration said that two home guards of the Haryana Police and a civilian were among the dead. Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar said that the police have registered 16 FIRs and the accused are being identified. On Tuesday, a meeting was organized in Nuh district under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar and Acting Superintendent of Police Narendra Singh Bijarnia.
The meeting took place at the Deputy Commissioner’s camp office, in which people from both the sides participated. It was also discussed in detail that such cases should not recur in future. The administration appealed to the members of both the communities to encourage people to cooperate with the legal process and also cooperate in the implementation of the orders of the district administration.
The administration formed a committee of 20 members each from both the communities. This committee will help in maintaining “peace and harmony”.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the culprits are being identified, the miscreants will not be spared under any circumstances. Violence will not be allowed in the district and full cooperation will be given to the police and administration in maintaining peace.
He said that at present the law and order situation is under control. The team of higher officials is reviewing every aspect, strict action will be taken against the culprits. We have appealed to the people to cooperate with the district administration in improving the situation further. We also sought suggestions from the committee members present in the meeting.
SP Narendra Singh Bijarnia said that 20 companies of paramilitary force and 20 companies of police force are deployed at various places in Nuh district. Police also took out a flag march on Tuesday morning and will again take out a flag march in the evening. Adherence to Section-144 is being ensured.
He said that curfew rules are being strictly followed. The miscreants will not be spared under any circumstances. We have appealed to the general public not to pay heed to rumors and inform the district administration immediately if any untoward incident happens anywhere. Information can be given on helpline number -112 and 8930900281.
MLA Aftab Ahmed said that we have appealed to the people of Nuh to cooperate fully with the district administration to maintain harmony in the entire district. At present it is very important not to get involved in any rumors and maintain peace in Nuh.
MLA Aftab Ahmed, Waqf Board Administrator Zakir Hussain, former MLA Punhana Rahisha Khan, District Head Jan Mohammad, Tyeb Hussain Ghasedia and others were present in the meeting.
