High court restrains Haryana govt from carrying out demolitions in Nuh

The demolition exercise in Haryana's Nuh in the wake of communal clashes in the area was halted today following an order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata asked officials concerned to stop the bulldozer action following the high court ruling. The court has taken up the matter suo motu a week after communal clashes in Haryana claimed six lives, led to a huge loss of property and sparked panic in Nuh and Gurugram.

Over 350 shanties and 50 cement structures were demolished in the past four days of demolition.

The demolition drive had come under criticism, with politicians alleging that it targeted Muslims. Also, many of those whose homes were razed had claimed that they were served no prior notice.