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Violent protests in Haldwani, northern India, resulted in two fatalities and over 80 injuries after state officials initiated a demolition drive against structures deemed illegal encroachments. The unrest began as authorities moved to demolish a property, contested by some locals as a religious site despite lacking official registration as such. Senior police official Prahlad Narayan Meena confirmed the casualties and injuries, attributing them to stone pelting during clashes, involving both civilians and law enforcement.
District magistrate Vandana emphasized that the events were not of communal nature, urging against such interpretations. However, opposition lawmaker Sumit Hridayesh criticized the administration's swift actions, advocating for community consultation beforehand. Uttarakhand's chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, pledged stringent measures against rioters, affirming the identification and prosecution of those responsible for inciting violence. With Haldwani placed under a curfew for a second consecutive day, tensions persist amid heightened security measures to restore calm and prevent further disturbances.