Women Injured in Stone-Pelting Incident in Haryana

At least three women were injured after unidentified persons allegedly hurled stones at them from a mosque in Haryana. Police are investigating the incident.

At least three women suffered injuries after some unidentified persons hurled stones at them allegedly from a mosque in Nuh, Haryana on Thursday night, police said. A police officer said they have not yet received any complaint and added action will be taken as per the law.

Incident Details

According to the police, the incident took place near a mosque around 8:20 pm when a group of women were on their way for a kuan well poojan. When they reached near the mosque, stones were allegedly pelted at them, the police said, adding three women were injured in the incident.

Police Response

Nuh Superintendent of Police Narender Bijarniya, along with a huge police force, reached the spot. Though Bijarniya did not respond to calls, Nuh police station SHO Ombeer said they have not got any complaint yet. "We got to know about injuries to the women but have not received any complaint yet. Action will be taken as per the law," the SHO said.

Tensions in the Area

Tension gripped the area following the incident, which took place months after six people, including two home guards and a cleric, died in communal clashes that erupted here when the Vishva Hindu Parishads Braj Mandal Yatra was attacked by a mob on July 31.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women in the area and has led to tensions between the two communities. The police have urged people to maintain peace and harmony and have assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the stone-pelting incident.