On 31st July Tuesday, In Nuh, near Gurugram, Haryana, the region witnessed violent clashes between two groups. According to the police, the conflict erupted when a group of young men obstructed Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s ‘Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra’ near Khedla Mod in Nuh and initiated stone-pelting at the procession, leading to damage to some police vehicles.
During the religious procession in Nuh, stones were thrown, and cars were set on fire, causing the tragic deaths of two home guards and injuring about a dozen policemen, as reported by the Haryana Police to PTI.
In response to the violence, the Gurugram district administration declared the closure of all schools, colleges, and educational institutes on the following day by District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav. The clash between Hindus and Muslims resulted in the loss of five lives, including two police personnel, and occurred approximately 50 km south of New Delhi, according to statements from police officials to Reuters.
Cause of Nuh Violence?
The triggering event for the violence seems to be linked to the Vishva Hindu Parishad procession, with differing accounts pointing to either an objectionable video posted on social media by a Bajrang Dal activist or the expected involvement of a cow vigilante named Monu Manesar, previously booked for the murder of two Muslim men in Bhiwani district. The violence took place 10 minutes after the Vishwa hindu parishad procession. At around 2 pm over 200 people started walking from Edward chowk.
Since then many officials have given their statement upon it here is the list of them.
Haryana’s CM Speaks About It:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar expressed regret over the incident, describing it as unfortunate and possibly part of a larger conspiracy to attack the procession and police officials.
Haryana’s State Home Minister Speaks About It:
Haryana State Home Minister Anil Vij attributed the violence to the intentions of those who sought to disrupt peace in the region, prompting the imposition of a curfew in the district.
Delhi’s CM Speaks About It:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed deep concern over the communal violence in Nuh (Mewat), viewing it as troubling and a worrisome sign, drawing parallels to a prior incident in Manipur.
Conclusion:
After violence in Manipur the violence in Nuh, Haryana, is a tragic reminder of the need for communal harmony and tolerance in India. The incident, which resulted in the loss of five lives, including two police personnel, was sparked by a religious procession. However, the underlying causes of the violence are more complex and go beyond religious differences.
The authorities must take steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. This includes addressing the root causes of communal violence, such as poverty, unemployment, and social inequality. It also includes working to build trust and understanding between different communities.
The public also has a role to play in preventing communal violence. This includes speaking out against hatred and intolerance, and working to promote peace and understanding.
The violence in Nuh is a wake-up call for India. It is a reminder that the country must do more to address the challenges of communalism and religious intolerance. Only by working together can India build a society where all people can live in peace and harmony.
