Around 141 people have been arrested and 55 FIRs lodged in link with the violence that happened in Haryanas Nuh district on Monday, the police said.The death toll in the violence that broke out between two groups soared up to 6, including 2 police home guards, while 88 others were left injured, they added.141 arrested, 55 FIRs lodged: PoliceIn an official statement, the police said, “In connection with the violence that took place during a religious procession, 55 FIRs have been registered so far and 141 people have been arrested. Another 88 people were injured in the clashes.”Meanwhile, according to Gurugram Police, 27 FIRs filed and 38 accused have been arrested in connection with the violence in Gurugram and adjoining districts, following the clashes in Nuh.Speaking to the news agency ANI, Assistant Police Commissioner (Gurugram) Varun Kumar Dhahiya said, “We have filed 27 FIRs and arrested 38 persons in connection with the recent violence in Gurugram. We have also taken 60 persons under preventive detention.”Earlier, on Monday, clashes erupted between two groups during a religious procession, in which two home guards were shot dead and several policemen were wounded.Haryana Home Minister Anil Vijs stance on Nuh violenceWhile alleging a bigger conspiracy behind the Nuh violence, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said that the culprits will not be spared.VIDEO | It is a conspiracy. The way barricades were erected, stones and lathis were collected, police were stopped at entry points, and shots were fired, all this was done simultaneously, and it was pre-planned, says Haryana Home Minister @anilvijminister on Nuh violence. pic.twitter.com/C2uaQIjvnv— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2023“The culprits will not be spared. Whoever masterminded the violence will also pay. The rioters will be made to pay for the damage to public property,” the minister added.Urging the citizens to maintain peace and harmony, he said, “I would urge one and all to maintain peace and harmony. State police personnel and central paramilitary forces are deployed in adequate numbers to ensure peace. The situation is under control.”“I would also request people to refrain from posting any offensive or inflammatory content on social media. We have formed an inquiry committee, which is keeping an eye on each and every activity on social media. The matter is being investigated thoroughly,” the home minister said further.
