Haryana: At least two killed, 15 injured in violence during religious procession in Nuh

Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday after violence erupted as a mob in Haryana’s Nuh district tried to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, reported PTI.

The home guards identified as Neeraj and Gursevak, were attached to the Kherki Daula police station in Gurugram, the police said, reported The Indian Express. Some reports said that another person had died in a hospital, but the police have not confirmed the identity of the person.

On Monday, Hindu devotees taking part in the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, clashed with Muslims after they were stopped near the Khedla Mod area in Nuh. Stones were thrown at the procession and members of the Muslim community burnt several vehicles, a senior police official told Scroll.

Several men, women and children had taken shelter at a temple in Nuh, reported PTI. About 2,500 of them have been evacuated, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said.

By Monday evening, violence had spread to Sohna Chowk area in Gurugram and some vehicles were set on fire and shops vandalised allegedly by Bajrang Dal members, reported The Indian Express.

Large gatherings have been banned under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Internet services in the city have been suspended till August 2....

Read more