Uttarakhand HC Grants Bail to 50 Accused in Haldwani Violence Case

Aug 29, 2024, 05:12 AM

The Uttarakhand High Court has granted default bail to 50 individuals accused in connection with the Haldwani violence that occurred in February. The decision was based on the fact that no charge sheet was filed even after 90 days of the incident. The accused were charged with serious offenses, including attempt to murder, rioting, and dacoity. The violence erupted following the demolition of a madrasa and mosque during an anti-encroachment drive. The court criticized the investigation as sluggish and the probe officer as careless.