Lagatar24 Desk
Nuh, August 1: Due to clashes between two groups, authorities announced on Tuesday that mobile internet services in the Nuh area will be banned until Wednesday, August 2.
The district also received prohibitive orders a day after the clashes.
After the disputes, a police contingent was sent to the area to uphold law and order and stop any untoward incident.
Following a conflict between two groups on Monday in Nuh, the police said that two home guards were shot dead and approximately a dozen police officers were hurt.
Due to the conflicts, all educational institutions in Gurugram, including schools, colleges and coaching centres would be closed on Tuesday; this was announced on Monday by the district Information and Public Relations officer of Gurugram.
District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav issued the order.
Neeraj and Gursevak were the names of the deceased house guards. They were stationed at the Khedali Daula police station.
The individuals hurt during the conflicts were receiving medical attention at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital, according to the police.
Police stated that while police teams were marching from Gurugram to Mewat, a mob attacked them.
Narender Bijarniya, the acting SP for Nuh, commented on the incident on Monday, saying, “Today’s incident is unfortunate. The situation in Nuh is under control. Legal action is being taken against those responsible. Some (police) force members have also suffered injuries. The clash broke out during the Shobha Yatra & the reason behind the incident is being analysed. Some people have been arrested. Internet services have been suspended…”
While announcing that all stranded persons had been rescued, Nuh Deputy Commissioner pleaded with everyone to stay calm.
Nuh Deputy Commissioner Prashant Panwar said, “Police are investigating the matter. Internet services have been suspended for 3 days. Section 144 has been imposed in the district. Curfew orders have been given…We appeal to all to maintain peace. All stranded people have been rescued… One casualty has been reported. The situation is normal now and curfew has been imposed in the district…”
Internet access will be unavailable in Nuh district until August 2.
The order was put in place, according to the Haryana Government, to limit the spread of false information and rumors on social media platforms.
“In order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS, for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities, Home Secretary, Haryana do order the suspension of the mobile internet services and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the territorial jurisdiction of district Nuh of Haryana State,” the order said.
It also stated that all telecom service providers in Haryana had to make sure that this order was followed.
Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, promised “strictest action” on Monday against those responsible for the incident.
“Today’s incident is unfortunate. I appeal to all the people to maintain peace in the state. The guilty will not be spared at any cost, and strictest action will be taken against them,” the Chief Minister said in a tweet in Hindi.
आज की घटना दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है, मैं सभी लोगों से प्रदेश में शांति बनाए रखने की अपील करता हूँ।
दोषी लोगों को किसी भी कीमत पर बख्शा नहीं जाएगा, उनके खिलाफ सख्त से सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी।
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) July 31, 2023
