Curfew lifted from outer areas of Haldwani in Uttarakhand

Haldwani (UTTARAKHAND): Curfew has been lifted from the outer areas of this violence-hit Uttarakhand town, but it remains in force in the Banbhoolpura area that witnessed arson and vandalism by a mob over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa on Thursday.

Shops on the outskirts of the town



opened on Saturday but schools remain closed.

"Patrolling is continuously being done in the affected area and the situation is under control," Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Law and Order, A P Anshuman, who is camping in Haldwani, told