As Violence Spreads…
From Monday, the communal clash in Haryana has reached sector 70 in Gurugram.
It is less than 20 km from New Delhi.
On Tuesday night, a shop and several shanties next to a residential complex were set on fire.
Several shops and shanties were set on fire in Gurugram's sector 70 on Tuesday night.
Authorities imposed prohibitory orders across the district.
Ban imposed on the sale of loose petrol or diesel.
Gurugram Police said that there have been sporadic clashes in the city, but no major incident has occurred so far.
"On Wednesday, 02 August 2023, there were some incidents of arson and skirmishes. But there has been no major incident," police said.
The police also urged citizens not to believe rumors, and not give credence to reports on social media.
"Messages being circulated on social media about schools, colleges, work stations being closed are all non authentic.
All traffic is running as usual, there are no restrictions," says Varun Kumar Dahiya, Assistant Commissioner of Police - Gurgaon.
Some MNCs, like American Express and KPMG, have advised employees to work from home for today.
Violence broke out during a religious procession in Nuh on Monday -- just 50 km from Delhi -- following what many say is an objectionable video that went viral.
As a mob attacked the procession with stones, the 2,500-plus participants rushed into a temple to take shelter.
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