"Haryana Authorities Continue Demolition Drive in Tauru after Communal Clashes"

Targeting Structures and Shanties 

The Haryana administration has carried out a demolition drive in Tauru, situated about 20 km from violence-hit Nuh, where several establishments and structures were razed down. The action was taken to remove illegal encroachments by illegal immigrants. Authorities confirmed that the residents of these establishments were involved in the communal clashes that occurred on July 31. The demolition drive was ordered by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to clear illegal constructions and encroachments.
Haryana Urban Development Authority conducted the demolition drive, which included clearing illegal encroachments near Nuh's SKM Government Medical College. The action aimed at removing structures and shanties that were unauthorizedly built in the area. The authorities cited these establishments' involvement in the recent riots as the reason for their demolition.

Chief Minister's Directives and Police Deployment
SDM Ashwini Kumar of Nuh confirmed that the demolition drive was carried out following Chief Minister Khattar's orders. He stated that all the demolished constructions were illegal and that their occupants were connected to the riots. Heavy police deployment was arranged to prevent any untoward developments during the drive.

Ongoing Curfew and Arrests
As communal tensions persisted, curfew restrictions under Section 144 continued in Nuh, with limited relaxation hours for residents. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij informed that 202 people had been arrested, and 80 taken into preventive detention in connection with the communal clashes. Vij also stressed that anyone involved in the violence would be held accountable.

Pre-Planned Violence and Investigation
The clashes in Nuh erupted when a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession was attacked by mobs, resulting in six fatalities, including two home guards and a cleric. The Haryana Home Minister suggested that the violence was pre-planned, as bullets were fired from hillocks, and stones were collected on building rooftops. The police are currently investigating the matter, recording people's statements, and examining CCTV footage.

Crackdown on Cyber Crimes
Haryana authorities have expressed concerns about Nuh becoming a new hub for cyber crimes, drawing a parallel with Jamtara in Jharkhand, infamous for being India's cyber crime hub. The authorities hinted at initiating a crackdown on cyber crimes originating from the area.
The Haryana administration's demolition drive in Tauru to remove illegal encroachments and structures has been carried out following Chief Minister Khattar's orders. The action was taken after the involvement of these establishments' residents in the recent communal clashes in Nuh. Ongoing curfew restrictions and arrests demonstrate the seriousness of the situation, while the authorities continue their investigation into the pre-planned violence. Additionally, the authorities are concerned about potential cyber crimes in the area and are looking into the matter. It remains crucial for the authorities to address the underlying issues to prevent further escalation of tensions and violence in the region.

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