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<\/div>\nThe clashes broke out during a religious procession in Haryana’s Nuh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gurugram\/New Delhi: <\/b><\/p>\n
Three people, including two Home Guards, were killed and at least 20 others injured in clashes that broke out between two groups in Haryana yesterday.<\/p>\n
The clashes started during a religious procession in Haryana’s Nuh – adjoining Gurugram.<\/p>\n
Police said the Home Guards were shot dead as a mob tried to stop the religious procession in Nuh’s Khedla Mod, throwing stones and setting cars on fire.<\/p>\n
The third person was killed in the overnight violence, they said.<\/p>\n
The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, which was organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.<\/p>\n
As the violence escalated, government and private vehicles were targeted by the mob. Towards evening, violence spread to the Gurugram-Sohna highway, where several cars were torched and stones were thrown at the police, sources said.<\/p>\n
About 2,500, who had come to Nuh to take part in the procession, were stranded in a temple due to the violence outside. They were rescued by police later in the evening.<\/p>\n
There were reports of violence from Palwal as well. Prohibitory orders banning large gatherings were imposed in Nuh, Gurugram, Palwal and Faridabad after violent clashes.<\/p>\n
Internet services have been suspended in Nuh till tomorrow to contain the “intense communal tension”. Schools, colleges and educational institutions in Gurugram and Faridabad districts will remain closed today.<\/p>\n
Reports say the clash was triggered by an objectionable video posted on social media by a Bajrang Dal activist.<\/p>\n
Sources said Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar and his associates had circulated the video a few days ago.<\/p>\n
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other leaders have appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony.<\/p>\n
Police have stepped up security in several districts and appealed to the leaders of the two communities to help restore peace in the region.<\/p>\n
A meeting will be held between the members of two communities in Nuh at 11 am.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n