NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Two people were killed and more than 80 injured in violent protests in India's northern city of Haldwani following a government demolition drive against what it calls illegal encroachments, officials said on Friday.
"I can confirm two have lost their lives and three people are serious (injured)," said senior police official Prahlad Narayan Meena.
"Over 80 suffered injuries due to stone pelting, including some police and reporters."
He said locals of the area, including Muslim clerics, should have been taken into confidence before starting the drive.
"Every rioter who indulged in arson and stone pelting is being identified.
Persons:
Prahlad Narayan Meena, Sumit, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Saurabh Sharma, Rupam Jain, Michael Perry
Organizations:
Police
Locations:
DELHI, India's, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, Nainital, New Delhi