In Uttarakhand, five people were killed, while 14 others have been injured in clashes between protesters and the administration after the demolition of illegal construction in Haldwani. Curfew has been imposed in the affected areas for the last 24 hours, and internet service has also been suspended. Additional security forces have been deployed to maintain law and order. At present, the situation is under control. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Haldwani to take stock of the situation. He met policemen and journalists injured in the violence. The Chief Minister described this incident as highly condemnable and stated that some people have tried to spoil the atmosphere in Devbhoomi and have taken the law into their own hands. He also mentioned that the video footage would be examined, and appropriate action would be taken.<br />''<br />''On the other hand, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi stated that the government has thoroughly assessed the situation, and soon it will be completely normalized. She has appealed to all citizens not to spread any rumors and to maintain peace.<br />''<br />''Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar stated that his priority is to restore normalcy in Haldwani city and identify all the miscreants.<br />''It may be recalled that the Municipal Corporation team demolished the illegal construction built on government land in the Banbhulpura police station area of Haldwani yesterday. In protest against this action, a large number of unruly elements pelted stones at the 'Remove Encroachment Campaign' team.