Police arrest 25 more in Haldwani violence case; Uttarakhand asks Centre for extra forces
10 months, 1 week ago

Police arrest 25 more in Haldwani violence case; Uttarakhand asks Centre for extra forces

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand police arrested 25 more people on Sunday for their alleged involvement in the violence that left five dead and many injured in Haldwani last week, after a ‘madrasa and masjid’ were demolished during an anti-encroachment drive. Addressing a media briefing, Haldwani’s Senior Superintendent of Police Prahlad Narayan Meena said that at least one police weapon is missing from a police vehicle set on fire at the spot of the demolition. ‘Central forces needed’ In a letter to the Union government, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said that additional companies of central paramilitary forces are needed in Haldwani after the continuous disruption of law and order by “antisocial elements” during the demolition of an encroaching structure at Malik ka Bagicha under the Banbhoolpura police station area on February 8. “Even if they will pay us a few lakhs, how will this family marry the two unmarried daughters, manage the education of a teenage son, and medicines for the two elderly parents?” Mr. Singh asked.

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Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand High Court grants bail to 50 persons due to ‘delayed’, ‘sluggish’ probe by police
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand High Court grants bail to 50 persons due to ‘delayed’, ‘sluggish’ probe by police

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday granted default bail to as many as 50 accused persons who were booked for offences like attempt to murder, rioting, and dacoity in relation to the violence that took place after the demolition of a madrasa and mosque as part of an anti-encroachment drive in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura in February this year. “The manner in …

Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand Police seek ED probe against main accused
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand Police seek ED probe against main accused

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand Police has written to the Enforcement Directorate to launch a probe against Haldwani violence main accused Abdul Malik over allegations of running a fake institution, suspicious transactions, sale and purchase of the land using forged stamp, illegal possession and construction on government land. ITBP and Uttarakhand Police personnel stand guard on a road on February 12, 2024, during …

Bihar native nabbed for murder, riot in Darbhanga
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar native nabbed for murder, riot in Darbhanga

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old man wanted in a case of murder and rioting in Bihar’s Dharbhanga district was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch from the national capital, officials said on Wednesday. Additional CP Sanjay Bhatia said information was received by Sub Inspector Subhash Chand about an accused wanted in a case of riots and murder reported at Mani …

Co-accused in Haldwani violence arrested
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Co-accused in Haldwani violence arrested

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand Police on Thursday arrested Abdul Moeed, co-accused in the violence that took place in Haldwani on February 8 over the demolition of a mosque and madrasa during an anti-encroachment drive that left five dead. Senior Superintendent of Police, Nainital, Prahlad Narayan Meena, said six special police teams had been formed for the arrest of the accused, and they …

Haldwani violence mastermind Abdul Malik's son Abdul Moeed arrested in Delhi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Haldwani violence mastermind Abdul Malik's son Abdul Moeed arrested in Delhi

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Uttarakhand police arrested Abdul Moeed, son of Haldwani violence mastermind Abdul Malik, from Delhi in connection with the case. This team has arrested Abdul Moeed, a wanted accused in the Haldwani riots, from Delhi. Abdul Moeed had been dodging the police for 21 consecutive days, but now he is in the custody of the police.” Abdul Malik, …

Haldwani violence accused Abdul Malik arrested from Delhi: Uttarakhand Police
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Haldwani violence accused Abdul Malik arrested from Delhi: Uttarakhand Police

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand Police has arrested the key accused in the Haldwani violence, Abdul Malik, and two others, a senior police official said. He was in Dehradun.” He said they were exploring all legal options and will likely move a bail application on the same grounds.” Nainital senior superintendent of police Prahlad Narayan Meena had earlier said that Abdul Malik who …

Man listed as Haldwani violence victim later found to be murdered over illicit relationship with policeman’s wife
10 months, 1 week ago

Man listed as Haldwani violence victim later found to be murdered over illicit relationship with policeman’s wife

The Hindu  

Days after terming him victim of violence that broke in Haldwani on February 8, the Uttarakhand police on Thursday said the death of Bihar native Prakash Singh was not related to Banbhoolpura riots and that he was murdered by a policeman due to his illicit relationship with his wife. Briefing the media about Prakash’s death, Senior Superintendent of Police Nainital, …

‘Killed by police bullets’: Deadly clash scars Muslims in India’s Haldwani
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Killed by police bullets’: Deadly clash scars Muslims in India’s Haldwani

Al Jazeera  

Violence that erupted after a mosque and school were demolished has killed six people and deepened religious divisions. ‘Demolition politically motivated’ When municipal authorities, accompanied by the police and bulldozers, came to demolish the mosque and school, only 25-30 women were inside the compound, said 20-year-old Samreen Khanum, from behind her burqa. “My father went to buy milk and my …

Haldwani violence: Police station to be built on cleared land, says CM Dhami
10 months, 1 week ago

Haldwani violence: Police station to be built on cleared land, says CM Dhami

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Monday plans to construct a police station on the land cleared of encroachments in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Taking to 'X', CM Dhami wrote, "Now a police station will be constructed at the place where illegal encroachment was removed in Banbhulpura, Haldwani." Haldwani violence • Six individuals, including …

Situation normal in violence-hit Haldwani; additional paramilitary forces deployed, say officials
10 months, 1 week ago

Situation normal in violence-hit Haldwani; additional paramilitary forces deployed, say officials

New Indian Express  

HALDWANI: The situation in the Banbhoolpura area here, the epicentre of the mob violence last week, was normal on Monday as additional troops of paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain law and order, officials said. Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh said 120 arms licences have been cancelled in Banbhoolpura and the police are trying to trace people who took part …

Haldwani Violence: Arrested in Delhi, Main Accused Brought Back to Uttarakhand, is ‘Being Questioned’
10 months, 1 week ago

Haldwani Violence: Arrested in Delhi, Main Accused Brought Back to Uttarakhand, is ‘Being Questioned’

News 18  

Three days after violence broke out in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani over the demolition of an illegally built madrassa, the main accused has been arrested. State government officials told CNN-News18 that Abdul Malik was arrested in Delhi and brought back to Haldwani. At least six rioters were killed and 100 injured as violence broke out in Haldwani on Thursday after local authorities …

Five arrested over Haldwani clashes; officials under fire for ignoring alerts
10 months, 1 week ago

Five arrested over Haldwani clashes; officials under fire for ignoring alerts

The Hindu  

The police arrested five persons on February 10 for their alleged involvement in the violent clashes at Haldwani in Uttarakhand that left five dead. Meanwhile, the district authorities came under criticism for reportedly ignoring the threat alerts in the daily reports of the police’s Local Intelligence Unit, which pointed to the possibility of aggressive protests by the locals that might …

Loss of lives, damage to property in Haldwani violence very worrying: Mayawati
10 months, 1 week ago

Loss of lives, damage to property in Haldwani violence very worrying: Mayawati

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said on February 10 that the loss of lives and damage to property in violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa in Uttarakhand's Haldwani is very worrying. In a post in Hindi on X, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said: "The violence in Uttarakhand's Haldwani and the loss of lives …

Haldwani violence | Government orders probe into demolition of madrasa
10 months, 1 week ago

Haldwani violence | Government orders probe into demolition of madrasa

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand government has ordered a magisterial probe into the violence in Haldwani that witnessed arson and vandalism by a mob over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa on February 9. "Patrolling is continuously being done in the affected area and the situation is under control," Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, A. P. Anshuman, who is camping …

Two dead as anti-encroachment drive turns violent in Uttarakhand
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Two dead as anti-encroachment drive turns violent in Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

Two people died and over 30 were injured in violent clashes between police and locals in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand on February 8 when a team of district administration officials attempted to demolish an ‘illegal madrasa’ in the area. Emergency meeting Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who called an emergency meeting of the police and administrative officials, said those …

Uttarakhand: Cops among 4 held over suspicion of beating tribal man to death
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand: Cops among 4 held over suspicion of beating tribal man to death

Hindustan Times  

Two policemen and as many forest officials have been detained for allegedly beating a 23-year-old tribal man to death in Uttarakhand’s Munsiyari. Without informing his family members, they took him to a nearby community health centre where doctors declared him dead.” Narendra Pant, a local police officer, said they stopped Dharmendra Singh’s vehicle after they were informed about timber smuggling …

13 held for violence during BJP's 'Nabanna Chalo' rally in Kolkata
2 years, 3 months ago

13 held for violence during BJP's 'Nabanna Chalo' rally in Kolkata

India Today  

As many as 13 people have been arrested for being allegedly involved in the violence in Kolkata, West Bengal, during the BJP’s ‘Nabanna Chalo’ rally on Tuesday. According to police sources, three persons — Anup Singh, Sahil Roy, and Ravikant Singh — have been arrested for thrashing ACP Debjit Chatterjee. Police sources said one person, Abhijit Roy, was arrested for …

Karnataka: 6 youths arrested for shocking murder of cop's son
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka: 6 youths arrested for shocking murder of cop's son

India TV News  

Six youths have been arrested in connection with the brutal, public murder of a police officer's son on Diwali in Karnataka's Kalaburgi district, the police said on Monday. The accused had hacked to death Abhishek, 25, son of police constable Chandrakanth, in full public view in filmy style after chasing him down near the Kalaburgi city bus stop. The arrested …

Watch: Cops Go To Arrest Fraud Accused, Attacked By Family Members
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch: Cops Go To Arrest Fraud Accused, Attacked By Family Members

News 18  

A team of Haryana Police went to Bhiwani’s Kungar village on Thursday evening to arrest a man who is accused of forgery. Monu alias Soman has two cases of ATM frauds registered against him in police stations of Hansi and Jind. When they were trying to put him inside the police van, his family members, including his wife, mother, and …

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