Key Takeaways
- The Haryana CM labelled the Nuh incident as pre‑planned, hinting at a bigger conspiracy.
- Muslim rioters attacked a VHP procession, causing deaths and injuries.
- A probe has been ordered with 44 FIRs registered and over 70 arrests made.
On Tuesday, August 1, Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, said that the attack by the Muslim rioters on the Hindus, who were part of the VHP procession, was pre-planned, and that this points towards a bigger conspiracy.
After the Meo Muslims pelted stones on the Hindu procession and set fire to their vehicles, they killed three civilians and two home‑guards. A dozen policemen were injured.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a high‑level meeting to address the situation. The violence spread from Mewat’s Nuh to Gurugram, and he warned that the trouble‑makers will not be spared.
The Haryana Government has said that it has ordered a probe into this matter. Till now, the police have registered 44 FIRs, and at least 70 people have been detained.
Earlier, Haryana Home Minister, Anil Vij, also said that the incident did not seem to be spontaneous. It can be convincingly said that the violence was not spontaneous because the Muslim rioters had stacked stones for pelting, and used bullets to injure the Hindus.
