In the aftermath of communal clashes that erupted in Haryana’s Nuh district over a religious procession organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), internet services have finally been restored after a two-week suspension. The clashes, which left six people dead and numerous others injured, were triggered by an attempt to halt the procession. The situation escalated, leading to violence in several other districts of Haryana.
The violence broke out on July 31 in Nuh, a Muslim-majority district, as tensions flared between two groups due to an attempt to stop the religious procession organized by the VHP. The clashes resulted in a tragic toll of six lives lost, including two Home Guards and a Mosque cleric. The unrest quickly spread to Gurugram, Palwal, Faridabad, and other districts of Haryana, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Unruly mobs targeted vehicles, food joints, and shops, setting many of them on fire.
Rumors played a significant role in exacerbating the situation. It was rumored that cow vigilante Monu Manesar would attend the religious procession in Nuh, which allegedly contributed to the escalation of communal tensions. Although Manesar had initially announced his intention to attend the event via a video shared on social media, he later claimed that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad advised him against attending to prevent further unrest.
The aftermath of the clashes prompted the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe Manesar’s role in the events that transpired. More than 390 individuals have been arrested, while 118 others have been detained in connection with the violence. Over 100 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed for incendiary social media posts, and authorities have identified accounts that posted inflammatory content during the unrest.
In a bid to address the situation, a mahapanchayat was held by a Hindu outfit in Palwal. The attendees of the mahapanchayat called for the abolition of Nuh district and advocated for it to be designated as a cow slaughter-free zone. Additionally, a committee of 51 members decided to recommence the Jalahishek Yatra on August 28 in Nuh.
While tensions remain high, some semblance of normalcy is returning to the district. Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in Nuh reopened last week, and bus services operated by Haryana State Transport have been fully restored. However, concerns about maintaining communal harmony and addressing the underlying issues persist as authorities work to ensure the restoration of peace and stability in the affected regions.
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