The violence broke out on February 8 after the demolition of the madrasa in Banbhoolpura. Locals hurled stones and petrol bombs at municipal workers and police on the day, forcing many personnel to seek refuge at a police station, which the mob then set on fire.

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

The administration lifted the curfew in the rest of Haldwani, excluding Banbhoolpura, on Sunday, thereby streamlining essential services for residents.