Curfew Relaxed In Violence-Hit Banbhoolpura In Uttarakhand After 7 Days

The curfew imposed in Banbhoolpura after the violence was earlier lifted from the outer areas of the town.

The administration announced curfew relaxation for a few hours in Banbhoolpura town on Thursday, seven days after it was imposed following the violence over the demolition of an "illegal" madrasa.

According to an order issued by Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh, the curfew will be relaxed from 9 am to 4 pm in Gaujajali, Railway Bazar and FCI godown area.

In the rest of Banbhoolpura, it will be relaxed for two hours from 9 am to 11 am.