Violence in Haldwani after madrasa demolition; shoot-at-sight order issued

New Delhi: Uttarakhand's Haldwani witnessed unrest following the demolition of an unauthorised madrasa, leading to violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement.

The administration issued shoot-at-sight order.

The conflict escalated as demonstrators resorted to stone-pelting and arson, targeting a police station and setting vehicles on fire.