The clashes broke out during a religious procession in Haryana’s Nuh
Gurugram/New Delhi:
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.
The clashes started during a religious procession in Haryana’s Nuh – adjoining Gurugram.
Police said the Home Guards were shot dead as a mob tried to stop the religious procession, throwing stones and setting cars on fire.
The third person was killed in the overnight violence, they said.
Prohibitory orders banning large gatherings were imposed in Nuh, Gurugram, Palwal and Faridabad after violent clashes.
Internet services have been suspended in the area till tomorrow to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours on social media.
About 2,500, who had come to Nuh to take part in the procession, were stranded in a temple due the violence outside. They were rescued by police later in the evening.
A meeting will be held between the members of two communities in Nuh at 11 am.
