Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57pm on 09 Feb 2024,Friday International
Following Thursday's violence in Haldwani over the demolition of an illegal madrasa, the death toll has risen to six, with seven others, including a journalist, hospitalized. Uttarakhand police announced plans to enforce the National Security Act against those who attacked officers during the unrest. BJP MPs labeled the incident a conspiracy, while Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized BJP's alleged role in polarization. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condemned the violence, vowing to hold perpetrators accountable. Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh clarified the situation, stating it wasn't communal and urging restraint. Curfew and shoot-at-sight orders remain in place as investigations continue.
