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News18
2 days ago
- News18
Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra Begins In Haryana's Nuh Amid Heightened Security
Last Updated: The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra began peacefully in Nuh amid tight security after a mazar was vandalised in Tauru. Seers from UP and Rajasthan also participated in the procession The Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra began on Monday from the Nalhar Mahadev temple in Haryana's Nuh amid heavy security, following the vandalism of a mazar in Tauru the previous night. Authorities have heightened security measures to ensure peace during the religious procession. The 80-kilometre yatra will pass through Jhir Mandir in Ferozepur Jhirka and conclude in Singar by Monday evening, news agency PTI reported. The yatra is taking place under strict security following communal clashes during the same event in 2023, which resulted in six deaths. Police said that an unidentified group of people damaged a mazar in Sainipura area of Tauru town in Nuh district late Sunday. In response, a large number of police personnel have been deployed at the site. Officials have reassured residents that the situation is under control and peaceful. 'The administration is taking necessary action in connection with the damage to the mazar in Tauru. It will be ensured that the Jalabhishek yatra is organised in a peaceful and harmonious environment in the district," PTI quoted Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena as saying. Seers and devotees from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have participated in the procession, which marks the first Monday of the Shravan month. Nuh's Additional Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Malik said all security and logistical arrangements are in place. 'People from all communities have set up welcome gates at different points and are showering flower petals on devotees to welcome them. This shows the brotherhood and bond which people in the Mewat region shared with one another. Many people are offering their services as volunteers. Today is the first Monday of Shravan month and there is great enthusiasm among devotees," Malik said. 2,500 Cops Deployed, Schools Shut To prevent any disruption, around 2,500 police personnel have been deployed. All schools in the district have been closed. Further, internet services will remain suspended till 9 pm on July 14. The carrying of weapons, including licensed arms and sharp objects, has been strictly prohibited. Only Sikh kirpans are exempted from the restriction. Additionally, the use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community is also strictly prohibited during the yatra, according to an order issued by the authorities. Meat shops along the yatra route are closed since Sunday whereas meat shops along the Kanwar route will remain closed till July 24. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 17:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Meat sale banned along Nuh yatra route; internet to be suspended
The Nuh district administration has imposed a complete ban on the sale and public handling of meat and non-vegetarian food items along the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra route and around key temples on Monday for 18 hours (6am to 12am), in a bid to maintain peace and public order during the procession, officials said. Police in Raipur during a previous Brij Mandal Yatra by Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Gurugram. (HT Archive) 'The ban will be effective from 6am to midnight, covering the route from Nalhad Mahadev Temple to Zhirkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Ferozepur Jhirka and the Singar Temple in Singar village,' said Nuh deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena. 'All vendors and food establishments have been strictly instructed to comply. Legal action will be taken against violators,' he added. As part of broader security and administrative preparations, internet services in the district will be suspended from 9pm on Sunday, Meena said. Additionally, the permission request for the yatra by self-styled cow vigilante and Goraksha Bajrang Force chief Raj Kumar, alias Bittu Bajrangi has been rejected, and his social media account has been suspended to prevent the circulation of fake or inflammatory content. Bajrangi had moved the Punjab and Haryana high court seeking permission to participate in the Jalabhishek Yatra. The order is part of a wide-ranging effort to respect religious sentiments while ensuring the yatra concludes peacefully, officials said. Due to anticipated traffic diversions, all government and private schools in Nuh district will remain closed on July 14 to ensure the safety of students, officials added. Extensive security arrangements Security arrangements for the yatra are extensive, with 2,500 police personnel deployed across the district. This includes 14 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) supervising 28 checkpoints, where videography and thorough security checks will be conducted. Additionally, mounted police, sniffer dogs, bomb squads, four drones, 21 video cameras, and commando units will be stationed at strategic locations. Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel equipped with light machine guns (LMGs) and tear gas will also be deployed. Officials said special vigilance will be maintained at Tiranga Park, Badkali Chowk, and the KMP Rewasan Bridge. To further tighten safety protocols, the administration banned the open sale of petrol and diesel in containers across the district on July 14. Ban on aerial objects, control room activated A blanket ban on aerial objects, including drones, gliders, microlights, kites, and firecrackers, is in effect for July 13 and 14 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, officials said. A control room has been set up on the second floor of the Mini Secretariat and will remain operational until 9pm on Monday, with helplines available at 01267-299625 and WhatsApp +91 90503 17480. The administrative and security framework is intended to prevent a recurrence of the July 31, 2023 clashes, when violence broke out during the yatra, resulting in stone-pelting and vehicle arson, officials said, requesting anonymity. Additional director general of police Sanjay Kumar has reviewed preparations on the ground, emphasising inter-departmental coordination and continuous patrolling, especially in hilly and sensitive areas, officials said.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
2 years after clashes, Haryana's Nuh shuts internet, schools for religious rally
The Haryana government has ordered the suspension of internet and bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge) in Nuh district from 9 pm on Sunday as part of a string of measures taken to ensure peaceful movement during the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, two years after violent communal clashes broke out in the area during the same government and private schools in the district will remain shut for the day, police officials told news agency PTI, adding that around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed in the to the State Home Department's order, all social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS services will be blocked in a bid to curb the spread of misinformation and rumours. Mobile internet and bulk SMS services will be suspended till 9 pm today, as per the order. In 2023, at least two people were killed and 15 injured, including policemen, as two groups clashed at the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek authorities have already banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday, with meat shops ordered to remain closed until July to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been suspended, reported sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they said."No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation," Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Tight Security, Internet Suspended In Haryana's Nuh Ahead Of Brij Mandal Yatra
Gurugram: Authorities have imposed multiple restrictions and heightened security in Haryana's Nuh district to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra scheduled for Monday, officials said. District Magistrate Vishram Kumar Meena on Sunday issued an order under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023, banning the carrying of all weapons, including licensed arms, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains. Only the sheathed kirpan, worn as a religious symbol by members of the Sikh community, has been exempted. The use of DJs, loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices with content that is religiously provocative or hurts the sentiments of any community will also be strictly prohibited during the yatra, the order read. The district administration has also banned the sale of meat along the yatra route starting Sunday. Meat shops along the Kanwar route are to remain closed till July 24. Internet services have been suspended in the area and drone surveillance has been activated, an official said. The Haryana government on Sunday ordered suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, in Nuh district for 24 hours -- from 9 pm on July 13 to 9 pm on July 14. According to the State Home Department's order, the move is aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and X, and to check any mobilisation of agitators or demonstrators who could indulge in arson, vandalism or other violent activities, causing loss of life and property. According to police, cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been denied permission to attend the yatra and his social media accounts have been suspended. The sale of petrol or diesel in open containers such as bottles will be prohibited at fuel stations in Nuh district from 6 am to 12 noon on Monday, they said. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar reviewed the security arrangements and directed officials from the civil and police administration to coordinate closely. "No attention should be paid to any kind of rumours. Strict action should be taken against those spreading misinformation," AGP Kumar said, adding that a special team will monitor social media to curb any attempts to vitiate the atmosphere. Around 2,500 police personnel will be deployed during the yatra on Monday, police said, adding that all government and private schools in the district will remain closed that day. Officials said 14 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) will be on duty and 28 checkpoints have been set up at various locations along the route. Videography and strict checking will be carried out at these checkpoints to prevent the entry of miscreants. Additional measures include deployment of mounted police, sniffer dogs, bomb disposal squads, four drones, 21 video cameras and commando units, they added.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mobile Internet services suspended in Haryana's Nuh for 24 hours ahead of Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra
The Haryana government on Sunday (July 13, 2025) ordered the suspension of mobile internet services, bulk SMS and dongle services in Nuh for 24 hours in view of the Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on Monday (July 14, 2025). The services will remain suspended till 9 p.m. on Monday (July 14, 2025). Firecrackers, drones, light aircraft, kite flying and meat shops along the procession route have also been banned. Also Read | Haryana communal violence: In the shadow of the millennium city '...there is apprehension of causing tension, annoyance, agitation, damage of public and private property and disturbance of public peace and tranquillity in the district Nuh. I, Home Secretary, Haryana, do hereby order the suspension of mobile internet services, bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharge) and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the jurisdiction of district Nuh of Haryana State,' reads the order by Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Sumita Misra. In 2023, six people were killed and several others injured in the communal clashes that broke out in parts of southern Haryana after the pilgrims were attacked in Meo Muslim-dominated Nuh during the procession. Also Read | He saved three men from the mob in Nuh. Six days later, a bulldozer came visiting The procession, held on the first Monday of Shravan month every year, begins with the offering of holy water at a temple in Nalhar before it culminates at Shringeshwar Temple in Punhana, passing through Jhir temple in Firozpur Jhirka. To prevent any untoward incidents, the district administration has banned carrying of any weapons, including licensed weapons, firearms, swords, sticks, tridents, rods, knives and chains. However, the sheathed kirpan worn by the Sikhs as a religious symbol has been exempted. Also, the use of loudspeakers, sound amplifying devices, which are religiously provocative, insensitive or hurt the sentiments of a particular community, is banned. Also Read | Nuh Jalabhishek Yatra curtailed; 40-odd VHP leaders, local workers and saints offer prayers at temples Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said that 24 duty magistrates were appointed to ensure maintenance of law and order during the procession and 12 duty magistrates were in reserve. Firecrackers, drones, light aircraft, kite flying and meat shops along the procession route have been banned under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code 2023. Apart from this, arrangements for ambulances have also been made and revenue officials, gram secretaries and sarpanches have been assigned duty in the villages to ensure mutual co-ordination. The pilgrims will assemble at Shri Radha Krishna Mandir in Gurugram's Sector 10A on Monday (July 14, 2025) and reach Nuh passing through Hero Honda Chowk flyover.
