Haldwani Communal Violence: District Magistrate Condemns ‘Pre-Planned and Unprovoked’ Attack on Muslim Prayer House, Releases New Death Toll
Haldwani, India – Communal violence erupted in Haldwani, India, as Nainital district magistrate Vandana Singh stated that the violence was “pre-planned and unprovoked.” The unrest began after the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa in Banbhoolpura. Singh reported that the attackers had gathered stones on rooftops in preparation for the assault. During the demolition, 15-20 … Read more