"Deadly Riots Erupt in Haldwani After Mosque Demolition"

Twenty-five more people have been arrested in connection with the February 8 riots in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following the demolition of an "illegal" madrassa, bringing the total arrests to 30. A delegation from Muslim bodies visited the area and alleged discrimination based on religion in the treatment of protesters. The violence resulted in six deaths and over a hundred injuries, with curfew still in force in the affected area. The state government has sought central paramilitary forces to maintain law and order, while the Chief Minister has promised a stern response to the violence. The police have recovered looted weapons and ammunition, and a delegation has condemned the police action and called for a fair investigation into the incident.
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- Haldwani: Uttarakhand on alert after four dead in clashes over mosque demolition BBC.com
- Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured Reuters India
- Violent clashes erupt in northern India following the demolition of a mosque and Islamic school CNN
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