Lagatar24 Desk
Nuh, August 28: Security measures have been strengthened in Nuh, Haryana, in response to the announcement of a ‘Shobha Yatra’ scheduled for Monday in the district. This comes even though officials have refused authorization for the procession.
This comes after the VHP decided to proceed with today’s Braj Mandal Shobha Yatra.
Section 144 has been implemented by the district administration, and the residents of Nuh have been asked to stay put. Outsiders are also not permitted to enter the district, which was the scene of hostilities last month.
Mobile internet access will not be available in Haryana from August 26 to August 28. All of the district’s banks and schools, according to Sub Divisional Magistrate Nuh Ashwini Kumar, are closed to prevent any movement.
Inspector Kuldeep Singh of Haryana Police said, “The situation is peaceful here. Permission has not been granted to conduct ‘Yatra’. Only locals of Nuh are allowed to enter the district.”
Inspector General (IG), South Range, Rewari, Rajender said, “For law and order, force deployment has been done in the area. Section 144 has been imposed…I would appeal to the people to maintain a peaceful environment through mutual understanding.”
He said that the local and state administrations had refused to give the Yatra permission.
Individuals who use social media to provoke people would face harsh punishment, Mamata Singh, Additional Director General for Law and Order said.
“We have denied (permission) for any type of Yatra or group movement… However, people are offering prayers in the temple as it is the last Somvaar (Monday) of Saawan month,” she said.
“Internet service has been suspended till 12 midnight…,” she said.
The top police officer commented on the violence that erupted on July 31 in Nuh, saying, “Investigation is underway, more than 250 accused have been identified and arrested. Four SITs are carrying out the investigation on the basis of technical evidence.”
“A dozen FIRs have been registered in Nuh. Those who will try to instigate through social media, action will be taken against them and their (social media) accounts will be blocked,” she added.
Alok Kumar, the head of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), stated on Sunday that the Braj Mandal Shoba Yatra will be organised peacefully in Nuh today. He predicted that there would be no problems with law and order, and advised the government to concentrate on preserving the peace of the state.
Alok Kumar said, “We know that G20 is going to start, so we will shorten the Yatra. But we will not leave it and will complete it tomorrow. I will also take part in it. Why will law and order issues arise? Why the government is there? The government is there to maintain Law and Order so that people can organise their religious events peacefully and safely. We will organise it peacefully and they (administration and government) should maintain law and order.”
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Sunday that as it is the month of “Sawan,” people can go to nearby temples and offer prayers.
“Looking at the kind of incident that happened there (Nuh) at the beginning of the month, it is the government’s duty to ensure that law and order in the area is maintained. Our police and administration have taken this decision that instead of carrying out a yatra (Braj Mandal Shobha Yatra), people should go to nearby temples and offer prayers. Permission for yatra is denied but people can go and offer prayers in nearby temples as it is Sawan month,” Khattar said.
