Talking about the preparedness to deal with any communal flare-up owing to Gyanvapi dispute, he said that the police are in constant touch with the religious leaders of both the communities. “We have made clear to both the communities that they have the right to fight their cases in court but without vitiating the atmosphere,” he said.
On the ripple effect of Haldwani violence in Bareilly, he said that the authorities were aware of the situation and had worked on its anticipation. “Often the trouble is created by both the communities and we spare no one. In Bareilly, we were able to control the situation by restricting both the sides. We also moved with restraint and could manage the situation in time,” he said.
