Violence breaks out in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, shoot-on-sight ordered

New Delhi: Violence broke out in Haldwani of Uttarakhand on Thursday following an anti-encroachment drive. Reportedly, the District Magistrate of Nainital has imposed curfew in Banbhoolpura and ordered shoot-on-sight for the rioters.

As per reports, as many as 4 companies of paramilitary force have been sent to the violence-hit area of ​​Haldwani.

Reportedly, violence broke out in Banbhoolpura in Haldwani area in Uttarakhand today during an anti-encroachment drive. Police say that several District Administration officials and Police personnel sustained injuries.

Around 4 pm today, a joint team of District Administration and Police was conducting anti-encroachment drive in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani as per the Court’s order. Opposing that, a few anti-social elements pelted stones and caused arson.

It is also being said that they fired at the Police using illegal weapons…

Several Police personnel and administration officials sustained injuries and have been admitted to hospitals. No casualties reported yet