Haryana Violence: 6 Dead, 116 Arrested, Says CM Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said that six people have been killed in the violence in Nuh district of Haryana and the authorities have arrested 116 people in connection with the incident.

"Six people including two Home Guards and four civilians have died in the incident. 116 people have been arrested till now. They have been taken on remand. Those found guilty will not be spared. We are committed to the safety of the public," ANI quoted Khattar as saying.

He said that the situation is normal and appealed to people to maintain peace, calm and brotherhood.

A total of 20 paramilitary forces and 30 Haryana Police units have been deployed in the state, he said. "14 units were sent to Nuh, three to Palwal, two to Faridabad and one to Gurugram. At present, the situation is normal in Nuh and surrounding areas, security agencies have been put on alert mode," CM said.

The security has been increased in the districts adjoining Nuh -- Faridabad, Palwal, and Gurugram-- following the violence that broke out between two groups on July 31.

On Tuesday, incidents of fresh violence were reported from several districts in Haryana, including Gurugram's Badshahpur and Sohna roads.

However, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala stated that the violence in Nuh district could have been averted if the organizers of the yatra had provided comprehensive information about the event to the district administration.

Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner of Police Varun Dahiya (Crime), Gurugram, said that the educational institutions and workplaces have started functioning normally in Gurugram. He said, "There are no restrictions on the movement of traffic. The internet is also operational. I appeal to all to not pay heed to rumours on social media. If anyone wants to report any information, they can reach helpline number '112'."