Haryana violence: Over five dead and 50 injured during VHP procession

The state of Haryana remains gripped in tension following the outbreak of violent clashes during a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession in Nuh district, which tragically resulted in over five fatalities and left more than 50 individuals injured.

The situation further deteriorated with fresh outbreaks of violence reported in Badshahpur and Gurugram's Sector 70 on Tuesday. Amid the escalating unrest, authorities took precautionary measures by ordering the reopening of schools and colleges on Wednesday, except in the Sohna subdivision, where sporadic clashes continued to be reported.

The incident has caught the attention of national leaders, with Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly engaging in a conversation with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to address the increasingly volatile situation. The authorities are grappling to contain the unrest and restore calm in the affected areas.

The clashes erupted during the VHP procession, though the specific cause of the violence remains unclear at this point. The tragic loss of lives and the substantial number of injuries have added to the growing concern among citizens and officials alike.

The state administration, along with law enforcement agencies, is closely monitoring the situation and deploying additional forces to maintain law and order. However, the ongoing tensions have prompted authorities to maintain a heightened state of alertness.