Haldwani violence: State govt seeks additional paramilitary forces from Centre; Magisterial probe ordered | 10 updates

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Uttarakhand government on Saturday demanded four extra units of central paramilitary forces to help control the law and order situation in Banbhulpura, Nainital, following recent violence that erupted during an anti-encroachment operation led by the district administration. Here are the top ten updates: 1. As reported by ANI, in a letter written to the Union Home Secretary on Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said, “In view of the encroachment drive on 08.02.2024 in Malik ka Bagicha under the Banbhulpura police station area of Haldwani city of Nainital district, continuous attempts are being made by anarchist elements to impact law and order, hence there is a need for 04 companies of additional paramilitary forces." 2.

Five individuals lost their lives in the violence that ensued after the anti-encroachment operation on Thursday, prompting the imposition of a curfew in the affected area. Also Read: Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand Police registers case against over 5,000 people, Curfew lifted from outer areas 3. Nainital's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), PN Meena, confirmed that three cases have been filed, with 19 individuals identified as suspects.

Additionally, around 5,000 unidentified individuals have also been included in the cases, as per official reports. 4. A magisterial inquiry was initiated on Saturday into the riots that occurred on February 8 following the demolition of an "illegal" madrassa in Haldwani.

Although the curfew was lifted from the outer areas of the town, it continued to be enforced in Banbhoolpura, which served as the focal point of the mob violence. Also Read: Haldwani violence: ‘Decided to continue the demolition drive because…’ Nainital DM Vandana Singh 5. Authorities