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WATCH: Clashes erupt during VHP rally in Haryana's Nuh, Section 144 imposed, internet suspended

Police lobbed teargas shells to disperse crowds and summoned reinforcements from other areas as the two sides hurled stones at each other

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Umang Sharma|Aug 01, 2023, 16:01:45 IST
Haryana's Nuh has turned into a fortress. Three companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the district and the police is conducting flag march after violent clash broke out between two communities during a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally on Monday.Cars were set ablaze, stones were pelted during the religious procession in Nuh adjoining Gurugram, Haryana. Police lobbed teargas shells to disperse crowds and summoned reinforcements from other areas as the two sides hurled stones at each other.Clashes in NuhTensions escalated following the alleged presence of Monu Manesar, a prominent cow vigilante and member of Bajrang Dal, during the VHP rally.Manesar is also wanted for the murder of two men in Rajasthan. His presence in the rally incited anger among members of the community.The atmosphere in the Gurugram-Alwar National Highway near Nuh city has become tense following stone pelting during the ‘Shobha Yatra’, according to reports.
Police said stones were pelted at the procession. "One or two cars" in the procession were set on fire," official said.
Police said some people were injured but were not immediately able to give the numbers.As per reports, the situation in the Gurugram-Alwar National Highway near Nuh city remains tense following stone pelting during the ‘Shobha Yatra’.Haryana Police conduct flag marchTo maintain peace, Haryana Police, in riot gears, conducted a flag march in Nuh.
Roads leading to Nuh have been sealed and security has been intensified.More than one thousand police personnel have been deployed to maintain peace, law and order in the region. Also, officials have been making announcement on loudspeakers, instructing residents to stay in their homes.
Additional police forces have been urgently summoned from neighboring districts Palwal, Faridabad and Rewari.Section 144 imposedWith overall situation in the area remaining tense and sporadic incidents being reported at various places, Section-144 has been imposed in Nuh.
Due to the seriousness of the matter, internet service has been suspended in Nuh.With inputs from agencies
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First Published:Jul 31, 2023, 18:51:06 IST
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