Uttarakhand Government Requests Additional Forces Amid Haldwani Unrest
Following violent clashes over a madrasa demolition in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, the state government has sought more paramilitary forces to restore order.
- Five people died and over 250 were injured in Haldwani following the demolition of an illegal madrasa, sparking violent clashes.
- A curfew has been imposed in the riot-hit area, with schools closed and internet services suspended to prevent further unrest.
- The Uttarakhand government has requested four additional companies of paramilitary forces to manage the situation.
- A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the riots, and thirty people have been arrested in connection with the violence.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has vowed to continue the drive against illegal encroachments and take stern action against those involved in the violence.
NDTV 