Five people, according to the police, have been arrested for allegedly taking part in the rioting that resulted in the burning of a mosque in Gurgaon. Five people were killed in ethnic confrontations in Haryana on Tuesday. The naib imam of the Anjuman Jama Masjid, which is situated in Sector 57, was killed after the mosque was allegedly set on fire by a crowd of 70 to 80 people.Following the racist incident on Monday, which happened during the “Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra” hosted by the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and left at least four people dead, including two home guards, security has been increased up in the Nuh district. Twelve police officers were hurt as a result of the conflict. The injuries were allegedly brought on by stone-throwing and shooting.In order to stop the violence from spreading further, a curfew was put in place in Nuh on Tuesday. Additionally, central troops were sent to the region, and internet service was shut off in a few more nearby areas.According to the sources, several shops in the area were vandalised in the main market. In Sector 66, seven stores were set ablaze.However, the situation is under control according to the officials. The curfew under CrPC section 144 has been imposed and internet services have shut down in Nuh and Gurugram.“In Gurugram, the situation is totally under control, Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted flag march as well…in Gurugram one death reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5 vehicles were torched in Sohna and 2-3 shops have been vandalised…”: Nishant Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram on Gurugram clashes#WATCH | In Gurugram, the situation is totally under control, Sohna was our main focus area, peace committee meeting has taken place there, normalcy restored and markets have opened. We have conducted flag march as well…in Gurugram one death reported in Sector 57 mosque, 5… pic.twitter.com/NQ9h0OQ5Zc— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2023VIDEO | “I visited the site (Sector 57, Gurugram) earlier today and the situation there is peaceful and normal,” says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav on overnight violence in Gurugrams Sector 57 area. pic.twitter.com/wCthIvSJ0h— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 1, 2023Ex-gratia announced for police personnelsIn addition to this, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram has issued a release, which reads, “Two of our colleagues, Home Guard Neeraj and Home Guard Gursev, who were deployed from Gurugram to Nuh in the wake of the law and order disturbance in that district, laid down their lives in the line of duty yesterday…While no amount can compensate for the loss of a loved one, the bereaved family will be provided with ₹57 lakhs and all support by Haryana Police.”Commissioner of Police, Gurugram issues a release, Two of our colleagues, Home Guard Neeraj and Home Guard Gursev, who were deployed from Gurugram to Nuh in the wake of the law and order disturbance in that district, laid down their lives in the line of duty yesterday…While no…— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2023“Unfortunate accident:” Haryana CM KhattarOn Nuh incident, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says “This is an unfortunate incident. A Yatra was being organised during which some people conspired an attack Yatris and police. Violent incidents were reported at several places. There seems to be a big conspiracy behind this. Heavy police have been deployed in Nuh district and nearby areas. Curfew has also been imposed in Nuh and Section 144 has been imposed in some places. Around 44 FIRs have been registered and 70 people have been taken into custody. Strict actions will be taken against them. So far 5 people have lost their lives including two police officials. We will provide all possible assistance to them. I appeal to the common people to maintain peace in the district.”#WATCH | On Nuh incident, Haryana CM ML Khattar says This is an unfortunate incident. A Yatra was being organised during which some people conspired an attack Yatris and police. Violent incidents were reported at several places. There seems to be a big conspiracy behind this.… pic.twitter.com/zK0VY2h3cL— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2023
