New Delhi: Rapid Action Force personnel keep vigil after clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday, at Jahangirpuri
Highlights
- At least 21 people have been arrested in the violent incident that took place in Jahangirpuri.
- Besides, Delhi Police has identified several others who were responsible for stone-pelting.
- Illegal weapons were used during Shobha Yatra on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, police said.
Jahangirpuri Violence: At least 21 people have been arrested in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence, which took place on April 16 (Saturday). Apart from these 21, the Delhi Police has identified several others who were responsible for stone-pelting, and their arrests will also be made soon. Out of those held, a history-sheeter has also been arrested. 2 juveniles have also been apprehended in the case, the police informed today. 3 firearms and 5 swords have been recovered from the possession of the accused persons.
Here are their names: Ansar, Aslam, Noor Alam, Jahid, Shehzad, Mukhtiyar Ali, Mohammad Ali, Aamir, Aksar, Aahir, Akram, Zakir, Imtiaz, Sujeet Sarkar, Suresh, Suken, Neeraj, Suaj, Sheikh Saurabh, Salim and Mohammad Ali.
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Illegal weapons were used during Shobha Yatra on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti in Jahanagirpuri yesterday, the police informed. Several Delhi Police personnel, including officers of a special branch, have been deployed in sensitive areas of northeast Delhi. The Police are also using drones for patrolling in Jamia Nagar and Jasola to ensure law and order in the areas.
"The identification of perpetrators is going on and the police are investigating. We'll be looking into CCTV footage and human intelligence inputs. Stringent action will be taken against those involved in rioting." said Dependra Pathak, Special CP, Delhi Police. He also said that total of 7 cases have been filed, in the arrest of these 14 people.
Clashes broke out between two groups after stone-pelting incidents were reported from the Jahangirpuri area in the national capital on Saturday evening during a procession.
"After Delhi's sensitive incident, a flag march is being conducted by police with the goal to create an atmosphere of faith and security for the public. I appeal to the public to maintain peace and not pay heed to rumors," said Love Kumar, Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order).
Delhi Police has registered a case and started the investigation of the incident.
