Schools reopen in Nuh after 10 days after being shut due to communal violence

Nuh(Haryana): Schools and other educational institutions reopened in Haryana’s Nuh on Friday after remaining closed since July 31 when communal violence erupted in the district.

The clashes erupted in Muslim-dominated Nuh when a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession, or the Braj Mandal Yatra, was attacked by mobs on July 31. The march came under firing and heavy stone-pelting and a crowd of about 2,500 people had to take shelter inside a temple.

In the clash, Six people, including two home guards and a cleric, were killed.

In an order issued, Nuh District Magistrate Dhirender Khadgata said, “In view of the normal situation in the area, it has been decided to open all educational institutions from August 11. Similarly, bus services of Haryana State Transport are also being fully restored from August 11.”

“Curfew will be relaxed on Friday. ATMs in the municipal corporation area of Nuh, Tawdu, Punhana, Ferozepur Jhirka and Pingawa and Nagina blocks will remain open during the relaxation period,” it stated.

Meanwhile, Gurugram Police Commissioner Kala Ramachandran on Thursday said 37 FIRs have so far been registered in connection with the communal clashes. More than 70 arrests have been made, while 93 people were detained, out of which, 80 have been released after questioning.

The situation is normal today and residents have no need to fear. Having said that, they should not pay heed to rumours being circulated on the internet. So far, four cases have been registered for spreading rumours on social media,” Ramachandran said.

“Many suspicious social media profiles have been blocked. If any person is found making provocative statements and indulging in other suspicious activities, strict action will be taken against him. So far, two cases have been registered in this regard,” she added.