New Delhi: The situation in India’s violence-hit state of Haryana remains tense, even three days have passed to the Hindu-Muslim riots, which killed at least five people, BBC reported on Thursday.
The streets are empty and broken glass can be seen everywhere in Nuh, where the riots started on Monday afternoon. Brunt cars and shops also illustrate the critical situation of the city.
A curfew was imposed in the area soon and the police personnel were deployed after the riots spread to Gurugram, earlier known as Gurgaon, a business hub and host to many multinational companies’ offices.
The Hindu mob also torched a mosque while a Muslim cleric was killed in the riots. Shops and restaurants were also damaged and torched by the charged crowd.
Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar has committed financial compensation to the victims, adding that those behind such acts will be put behind bars.
Police claimed to have identified those who burnt the mosque, and several arrests have been made in this regard.
Hindu-Muslim riots in India
Despite the assurances from key government officials, locals are still scared of the situation’s sensitivity, fearing any misunderstanding can again trigger violence in the area.
Opposition parties of India have accused the BJP over its failure to stop violence in Haryana.
People allege that the riots were triggered by the video of a member of Hindu group Bajrang Dal against Muslims. Monu Manesar, who made the video, is wanted by police for killing two Muslim men in February.
A 22-year-old Muslim cleric Saad Ameen was killed in the clashes. Eyewitnesses say a charged mob of 150 people entered the mosque and attacked the cleric.
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Sahabuddin, who was present then, told the media that those who broke into the mosque were chanting anti-Muslim slogans.
The burnt mosque was built in 2005 in the center of a busy street surrounded by tall residential apartments and offices of important international companies.
