Haryana violence: Curfew imposed in Nuh after communal clashes

At least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Nuh, Haryana. The violence erupted when a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim-dominated Nuh region on July 31. As news of the violence in Nuh spread, mobs in Sohna set ablaze four vehicles and a shop. The situation in Nuh and Sohna continues to be tense.

Authorities on Tuesday imposed a curfew in Haryana's Nuh where two home guards were killed and many others were injured after violence erupted over an attempt to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession on July 31. Credit: PTI Photo

In Gurugram, a 26-year-old man was killed and a mosque set ablaze in Sector 57 as violence spread from neighbouring Nuh, the police said. Credit: PTI Photo

During the violence, the mob opened fire in which two persons were injured. Credit: PTI Photo

According to the police, the mob reached the Anjuman Masjid in Sector 57 after midnight. Credit: PTI Photo

Some people in the crowd opened fire at the people present in the mosque and set it ablaze. Credit: PTI Photo

In Nuh, two more people who were injured in the violence on Monday succumbed to their injuries. The victims are home guards Neeraj and Gursewak and Bhadas village resident Shakti. The identity of the fourth victim is still to be ascertained. Credit: PTI Photo

Ten policemen were among 23 injured in the violence in Nuh. The police have registered 11 FIRs in the district and detained 27 people in connection with the rioting. Credit: PTI Photo

At least 120 vehicles were damaged during the violence in the district. Of these, 50, including eight belonging to the police, were set ablaze. Credit: PTI Photo

The wreckage of a vehicle that was set on fire during clashes between two groups at Sohna in Gurugram. Credit: PTI Photo

As news of the violence in Muslim-dominated Nuh spread on Monday, mobs in Sohna set ablaze four vehicles and a shop. Credit: PTI Photo

The situation in Nuh and Sohna continues to be tense. However, there were no reports of any fresh violence on Tuesday. Credit: PTI Photo

Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in large numbers in Nuh and other affected areas. Credit: PTI Photo