Haldwani Violence: Prime Accused Abdul Malik Arrested In Delhi

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Days after the Haldwani unrest, Prime accused Abdul Malik was apprehended by the Uttarakhand Police in Delhi on 24th February, Saturday. PHQ Spokesperson IG Nilesh Bharne informed.

The Nainital police will carry the further investigation into the case. Furthermore, Abdul Malik will be produced before the court.

Abdul Malik is a prime accused and alleged mastermind behind the Haldwani riots that occurred on 8th February in Uttarakhand's Haldwani. So far, more than 30 arrests have been made concerning the Haldwani violence.

After an Anti-encroachment drive involving the abolishment of Madrasa, violence erupted in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area. Reportedly, four individuals were killed and more than 100 police officers were injured. Responding to the violence, the administration imposed a curfew with a 'shoot-on-sight' order.

#WATCH | Haldwani Violence | Uttarakhand: PHQ spokesperson IG Nilesh Bharne says, "Abdul Malik has been arrested from Delhi (in the case of violence that took place on February 8 in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani). The Nainital Police team is carrying the investigation further. Soon they… pic.twitter.com/pYSE9FjNA2

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