“Haldwani Violence: Hindu youth was shot dead and body thrown on railway track, SP leader Mateen Siddiqui’s brother Javed arrested for inciting violence”, Opindia, February 11, 2024:

“The police administration in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani has been tirelessly working to restore order since the unrest occurred in the region. Curfew has been lifted in most regions after maintaining control over the situation, however, it continues to be in place in Banbhoolpura. Javed Siddiqui, the brother of Samajwadi Party politician Abdul Mateen Siddiqui, has been apprehended by police on suspicion of inciting violence.

The identity of Abdul Malik, the instigator of the violence has also come to light throughout the investigation. The land where the illegal mosque was taken down was under his possession. Furthermore, one other Samajwadi Party leader’s name has surfaced during the probe. Arshad Ayub is among them. Banbhulpura councillor Zeeshan Parvez is also under police surveillance.

The effort to apprehend the rioters has commenced. The rioters are being identified with the help of CCTV. Drones are monitored in the areas. Heavy police force has been deployed to manage the crisis….”

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