THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Haldwani, Feb 10: Five individuals have been arrested, and 19 named individuals, along with 5,000 unidentified individuals, have been mentioned in three FIRs which have been filed related to the violence that erupted on February 8 in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area following an anti-encroachment drive.
After the anti-encroachment drive on Thursday, which sparked violence, resulting in five fatalities, a curfew was enforced in the area.
Situation under control
The three FIRs were filed on Friday, and the police emphasized that the situation was under control and there was no further violence.
AP Anshuman, the State Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Law & Order, stated “The situation in Haldwani is normal, curfew has been lifted. Curfew continues in Banbhoolpura. Three FIRs have been registered and five people have been arrested…CCTV footage is being checked…Five people died and three people are seriously injured. Several police officials are injured…”
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Police reported that they have started searches, apprehended numerous individuals, and are identifying offenders.
Security forces have been stationed in certain areas affected by the violence following clashes that broke out on Thursday night subsequent to the anti-encroachment operation.
CM Dhami visited Haldwani yesterday
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Haldwani yesterday and sought updates on the well-being of the female police team, along with other officers, administrative staff, municipal corporation workers and journalists who sustained injuries during the unrest.
Dhami stated that comprehensive video footage and evidence of individuals who violated the law and vandalized government property are accessible. The ongoing process involves identifying all perpetrators involved in the incident and initiating legal proceedings against them. To maintain peace and order in Banbhoolpura, the Chief Minister has directed ADG Law and Order AP Anshuman to be stationed in the affected region.
