A mob attacked a mosque in Gurugram and killed its naib imam, taking the toll in the violence that erupted over an attempt to stop a Vishva Hindu Parishad procession in Nuh district to five, police said on August 1.
Authorities imposed a curfew in Nuh where many others were injured on Monday, as Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij claimed that the violence was “engineered”.
While the Haryana Police announced a compensation of ₹57 lakh each to the families of two home guards killed, the VHP likened the incident to a “terror attack” and demanded a probe into it by the National Investigation Agency. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the attack seems to be part of a big conspiracy.
As internet services remain suspended in many areas., peace committee meetings were held in Nuh and Sohna with people assuring the administration that they will cooperate fully in maintaining peace, officials said.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Government has sought 20 companies of the Rapid Action Force from the Centre for a week to maintain the law and order situation in Nuh district. 16 FIRs have been registered so far.