Communal Violence in Haryana's Nuh District: Demolition of Structures and Arrests

In Haryana's Nuh district, communal violence erupted, resulting in six fatalities, including two home guards. The violence began on July 31 during a yatra organized by the VHP and the Bajrang Dal. Following the clashes, 202 people were arrested, and 80 were taken into preventive detention. The Haryana Home Minister, Anil Vij, described the clashes as "pre-planned" and promised action against the accused. In response to the unrest, authorities initiated demolition operations to remove encroachments from government land. This article discusses the events leading to the violence, the subsequent demolition, and the actions taken by the authorities.

Communal Violence Breaks Out during Yatra

The violence erupted during a yatra organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal in Nuh district. The clashes, described as "pre-planned" by the Haryana Home Minister, resulted in the deaths of six people, including two home guards.

Arrests and Preventive Detentions

In response to the violence, the authorities arrested 202 people and placed 80 individuals under preventive detention. The Home Minister assured that action would be taken against those responsible for instigating the unrest.

Demolition of Structures on Encroached Land

After the violence, the authorities initiated demolition operations to remove structures built on encroached government land. Nuh Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar stated that structures were razed on "encroached land" in the district. The Forest Department removed encroachments from various areas, including near the Nalhar Shiv Temple, Punhana, Dhobi Ghat area of Nagina municipality, and Nangal Mubarakpur.

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Transfer of Officials

Following the unrest, Nuh Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar and Superintendent of Police Varun Singla were transferred. Singla, who was on leave during the clashes, was replaced with Narendra Bijarniya.

Residents Speak Up

Residents affected by the demolition expressed their grievances. Aas Mohammad, whose house was razed, received a notice from the Forest Department just before the demolition took place. He stated that he had built the house in 1999 and was given only half an hour to remove his belongings before the bulldozer arrived.

A senior police officer clarified that the ongoing demolition was unrelated to the communal violence. None of the individuals whose houses were razed were accused in the violence case.

The communal violence in Haryana's Nuh district led to tragic fatalities and unrest. In response, the authorities took decisive action by making numerous arrests and conducting preventive detentions. Additionally, the demolition of structures built on encroached government land aimed to address land-related issues. While some residents faced the consequences of the demolition, the police clarified that it was not linked to the communal violence. The situation calls for a thorough investigation and continued efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.