In the wake of the recent disturbing events in landaura, the Haridwar Police have been directed to be in a state of highest alert on the occasion of Eid by police headquarters. The State Director General (DG) of Police M A Ganapathy said that some people in Haridwar are planning to stoke communal sentiments and their activities are being kept under constant vigil by the police.
Talking to The Pioneer the DGP said that no one would be allowed to disturb the communal harmony in the Haridwar and other parts of the state. He added that the Uttarakhand has a history of peace and harmony. On Wednesday the Inspector General IG (Garhwal) Sanjay Gunjyal held a meeting with the officers of police and administration in Haridwar and reviewed the security arrangements on the occasion of Eid.
When contacted the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Haridwar, Rajeev Swaroop told The Pioneer that security is beefed up in the entire district on the occasion of Eid. He said that suspected people are being kept under constant vigil and police personnel are deployed in sufficient numbers around sensitive places.
The SSP added that the ‘Operation Sweep’ is being conducted in the sensitive areas where the policemen are directed to keep a round the clock vigil on any disturbing activity. The district police are also using intelligence inputs to have an eye on any untoward activity. A very heavy security arrangement is made in the landaura town and adjoining areas.
Communal tension flared up in the landaura town on June 01 when trouble broke out after one of a relative of the local legislator, Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion reportedly evacuated a Muslim tenant from a shop owned by the family of the MlA.
The shopkeeper alleged desecration of the religious book following which a mob torched 10 vehicles and damaged property. Mahapanchayat was called up by Champion to lodge his protest against the incident however his plans were foiled by the police.