Nuh procession may test security set-up

New Delhi

A rural congregation at Palwal’s Pondri village has decided, according to sources, to restart the religious process that was cut short by the Nuh violence that left at least six people dead.

Reacting to the Palwal mahapanchayat’s “decision” to resume the religious procession on 28 August, the police said they had not received any such requests. If they get such a request, they would not allow any arms and will not allow the yatra to pass through sensitive areas. The number of participants in the yatra will also be limited, and adequate security measures will be taken. Meanwhile, several other mahapanchayats are being organised across the state to restore harmony. One such mahapanchayat organised in Bass village, Hisar, under the banner of Bhartiya Mazdoor Kisan Union had representatives from different communities. Suresh Koth, organiser of this panchayat, told The Sunday Guardian, “Three resolutions were passed in the panchayat. The first was about the people swearing in front of everyone present there that they will not take part in any religious or communal violence anywhere in the country. The second was about working together to bring peace in Nuh. The third was passed, requesting the administration to take action against people involved in triggering the violence through hate speech videos.” The mahapanchayat in Bass was attended by jathedars, imams, and khap leaders of all prominent khaps in Haryana, claimed Suresh Koth. He also said they would organise another panchayat in Nuh after the restrictions are lifted to send a message of brotherhood and peace in the region. He claimed that the panchayat said that the videos of some people allegedly calling for a boycott of a certain community should be considered as an act of violence and action should be taken. Normalcy seems to have resumed in Nuh as curfew has been relaxed and internet services restored, but cops are monitoring the situation as a precautionary measure.