Uttarakhand

The ominous potential of social media as a powerful tool for manipulation comes to the forefront in an alarming audio clip where individuals, reportedly based in Pakistan, discuss leveraging the farmers protest to create turmoil within India.

Posters featuring nine "wanted rioters," including Abdul Malik and his son, have been prominently displayed throughout the town, urging the public to share any information with the police.

Referring to the Haldwani violence, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said the manner in which police personnel and journalists were "attacked by unruly elements cannot be condemned enough".

The Uttarakhand government on Saturday ordered a Magisterial probe into the Haldwani violence after the area witnessedarson and vandalism by a mob over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa on Thursday. According to reports, the probe will be done by Kumaon Commissioner.

Haldwani violence: The District Magistrate's statements and evidence suggest planning behind the violence. Despite an ongoing anti-encroachment drive, the situation escalated with attacks on the police station and vehicles.

Violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following the demolition of an alleged illegal madrasa and mosque. A woman police officer recounted a terrifying ordeal where attackers attempted to set fire to the house where she and some others had sought refuge

In response to the situation, the state government took decisive actions to curb further unrest. A shoot-on-sight order was issued for rioters, empowering security personnel to use lethal force against any elements contributing to the chaos.

Violent clashes erupt in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, on Thursday following the demolition of an 'illegal' madrasa, prompting shoot-at-sight orders and a curfew, with over 50 policemen injured.

The authorities in Uttarakhand's Haldwani demolished a madrasa believed to have been illegally constructed near the Banbhulpura police station on Thursday.

In a significant move, the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the historic Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on Wednesday. The bill was passed by voice vote amid chants of "Jai Shri Ram" in the Assembly.