Saturday, 24 February 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The Nainital police on Friday issued a notice identifying the role of an NGO in funding the Vanbhulpura violence in Haldwani. The NGO was allegedly involved in funding the violence in Vanbhulpura on February 8 that occurred over the demolition of illegally built Madarsa and resulted in the death of seven people and injured over 100 persons. A video went viral in the past two days in which a young man who is allegedly associated with the said NGO is distributing money among people. People speculated on social media that the location shown in the video is Vanbhulpura.
Considering the notice issued by the police on Friday, it appears that the police also suspect the connection of the said NGO with the violence. The police’s notice states that a video is being circulated on social media platforms in which a youth can be seen purportedly distributing money to the people in the Vanbhulpura area. Police are investigating in this regard. It further stated that the police have provided information related to the NGO’s account number, registration number and PAN number to the Income Tax department and other agencies concerned. The departments concerned are taking necessary action in this regard. Besides this, the notice stated that the police are also identifying those donating to the NGO named Hyderabad Youth Courage.
The police have started to seize the account and registration number of the said NGO. The police will also take action against those taking money illegally, supporting rioters, distorting facts and posting misleading facts on social media platforms. The police appealed to everyone to not donate any money to such NGOs. The officials said that all claims are being investigated with the help of the departments concerned. The police are gathering the evidence and will take further action accordingly, they added.
