Nuh violence: Around two weeks after communal clashes erupted in Haryana’s Nuh district a Hindu group called a mahapanchayat today (August 13) in order to discuss the preparations to resume the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) Brajmandal Dharmik Yatra, which was disrupted after stone pelting on July 31 (Monday).
The mahapanchayat, called by Sarv Hindu Samaj, was originally scheduled to be held in Nuh, but now it will be held in a village on the Palwal border after police reportedly denied permission for the event in the riot-affected district.
Panchayat's decision was given by Panch Ratan Singh. The committee of 51 people took the decision.During the Mahapanchayat a resolution was passed remembering those killed in the July 31 clash in Nuh.
They also demanded that an investigation should be done by NIA and not by the state government. They also said that Rs 1 crore and government jobs should be given to the families of those killed in the violence and Rs 50 lakhs for the injured.
The Mahapanchayat also said that all foreigners should be taken out of Nuh district and the government should not take a strict stance if weapons are being carried for self-defence.
Police should identify the rioters and should take strict action against them. They also asked for a central forces' headquarters in Mewat.
Panchayat also demanded that the government should transfer cases related to the Nuh violence to Gurugram or other districts so that proper justice can be ensured.
On August 28th, the procession will be taken out again.
Nuh SP Narendra Bijarnia told media that permission for the mahapanchayat was sought by Hindu groups in Nuh but the same was denied due to security reasons. “The situation in Nuh is peaceful now," he said.
Kulbhushan Bhardwaj, a member of Bajrang Dal, told the media that the Hindu mahapanchayat would be organised in Palwal district on Sunday under the supervision of Arun Jaildar, a senior VHP leader.
"In the mahapanchayat, the resumption of the Brajmandal Jalabjishek Yatra which was left unfinished due to the Nuh clashes will be discussed. The mahapanchayat is being organised to boost the confidence of the outfit members," Bhardwaj said.
Brajmandal Jalabjishek Yatra organised by the Vishva Hindu Prashid was stopped by mobsters on July 31 in Nuh which left six people dead and 88 injured during riots.
Palwal SP, Lokender Singh, however, said no permission was given yet.
"Yes, permission was sought for mahapanchayat but we did not give any permission yet. We are collecting some inputs and only after looking at the situation, we will decide," the SP said.
Internet ban to continue in Nuh till August 13:
Haryana Government on Friday extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in the Nuh district till August 13. The order passed by the Haryana Home Secretary stated that the conditions in the district are still critical and tense.
"Whereas it has been brought to my notice by Deputy Commissioner Nuh that the law and order situation has been reviewed and the conditions are still critical and tense in the district," the statement said."
(With agencies inputs)
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