Uttarkhand police nabs Haldwani riots mastremind Abdul Malik from Delhi

In a breakthrough, the Uttarakhand Police arrested the Haldwani riots mastermind, Abdul Malik, in Delhi on Saturday. 

The arrest follows a series of incidents involving disorder, stone-throwing, and arson during the removal of an unauthorized mosque situated in Banbhulpura February 8. 

Abdul was responsible for the construction of the illegal mosque on government property.

The violence in Haldwani escalated, resulting in casualties and injuries. 

Six fatalities occurred, with over a hundred individuals, including police officers and journalists, sustaining injuries. 

Miscreants hurled stones at law enforcement and set numerous vehicles ablaze, even targeting the local police station. 

Following the unrest, the Haldwani Municipal Corporation took action against Abdul Malik, issuing a notice demanding compensation of Rs. 2.44 crore for damage to public property. 

Authorities accused Malik of constructing an illegal madrasa and vehemently opposing its demolition. In response, his wife challenged the municipal corporation's demolition notice in court.

The arrested accused, Abdul Malik, will soon be produced in court, said the police.