Stringent security measures are in place in Haryana’s Nuh after an announcement of a ‘Shobha Yatra’ in the district on Monday, despite authorities refusing consent for the event.
Subsequent to the VHP’s determination to proceed with its Braj Mandal Shobha Yatra today, these actions have ensued. The local administration in the district has enforced Section 144 and advised residents of Nuh to refrain from traveling. Roads have been obstructed with controlled entry points, and individuals from outside the district are prohibited from entering. It’s noteworthy that the district experienced confrontations the previous month.
Mobile internet services in Haryana have been temporarily halted from August 26 to August 28 by the state government. Ashwini Kumar, the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Nuh, mentioned the closure of all schools and banks in the district as a measure to limit any kind of 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 conveyed that both the local and state authorities had declined approval for the Yatra. Mamata Singh, Additional Director General of Law and Order, stated that severe measures will be taken against individuals trying to incite the public through social media.
“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.
On the violence that broke out on July 31 in Nuh, the senior police officer said, “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.
In the interim, Alok Kumar, a leader of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), stated on Sunday that the Braj Mandal Shoba Yatra in Nuh would be conducted peacefully today. He expressed confidence that there would be no law and order complications, and emphasized the government’s responsibility to uphold tranquility in 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.”
On Sunday, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar conveyed that individuals have the option to visit nearby temples and engage in prayers, given that it is the month of ‘Sawan’.
“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.
“Haryana Police bolsters Nuh security: Entry restricted, Section 144 enacted, internet disabled”
Stringent security measures are in place in Haryana’s Nuh after an announcement of a ‘Shobha Yatra’ in the district on Monday, despite authorities refusing consent for the event.
Subsequent to the VHP’s determination to proceed with its Braj Mandal Shobha Yatra today, these actions have ensued. The local administration in the district has enforced Section 144 and advised residents of Nuh to refrain from traveling. Roads have been obstructed with controlled entry points, and individuals from outside the district are prohibited from entering. It’s noteworthy that the district experienced confrontations the previous month.
Mobile internet services in Haryana have been temporarily halted from August 26 to August 28 by the state government. Ashwini Kumar, the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Nuh, mentioned the closure of all schools and banks in the district as a measure to limit any kind of 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 conveyed that both the local and state authorities had declined approval for the Yatra. Mamata Singh, Additional Director General of Law and Order, stated that severe measures will be taken against individuals trying to incite the public through social media.
“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.
On the violence that broke out on July 31 in Nuh, the senior police officer said, “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.
In the interim, Alok Kumar, a leader of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), stated on Sunday that the Braj Mandal Shoba Yatra in Nuh would be conducted peacefully today. He expressed confidence that there would be no law and order complications, and emphasized the government’s responsibility to uphold tranquility in 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.”
On Sunday, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar conveyed that individuals have the option to visit nearby temples and engage in prayers, given that it is the month of ‘Sawan’.
“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.
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