Lagatar24 Desk
Gurugram, Aug 2: Haryana’s Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Wednesday that six people had died as a result of the unrest in the Nuh district, as he reaffirmed his call for everyone to keep calm.
According to the Chief Minister, 116 persons have been detained in relation to the violence that occurred in Nuh on Monday, which resulted in the deaths of six people, including two Home Guards.
“Six people including two Home Guards and four civilians have died in the incident. 116 people have been arrested till now. They have been taken on remand. Those found guilty will not be spared. We are committed to the safety of the public,” Khattar said today.
“The overall situation in the state is normal. Appeal to the public to maintain peace, calm and brotherhood,” he said.
He said that 30 Haryana Police units and 20 paramilitary forces have been stationed within the State.
“14 units were sent to Nuh, three to Palwal, two to Faridabad and one to Gurugram. At present, the situation is normal in Nuh and surrounding areas, security agencies have been put on alert mode,” CM said.
In response to the violence that broke out between two groups on July 31, security has been stepped up in the Nuh neighbouring districts of Faridabad, Palwal and Gurugram.
In numerous other Haryana districts on Tuesday, further acts of violence occurred. In Badshahpur and on Sohna Road in Gurugram, there were incidents of violence.
Mobile internet access has been temporarily halted in the Nuh district, and Section 144 has been implemented for 48 hours starting at midnight on Monday.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Varun Dahiya (Crime), Gurugram said today, “All schools, colleges and workplaces are functioning normally. There are no restrictions on the movement of traffic. The internet is also operational. I appeal to all to not pay heed to rumours on social media. If anyone wants to report any information, they can reach helpline number ‘112’.”
