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14 arrested, 10 investigation teams formed after Delhi Hanuman Jayanti rally clash: 10 points

April 17, 2022
Bharat Times

Delhi Hanuman Jayanti: Nine people, including eight policemen, were injured in the violence.

New Delhi:
People from two communities clashed after allegedly pelting stones at a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area last night.

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  1. Nine people including eight police personnel and a civilian were injured in this accident. stone pelting and subsequent clashPolice have said.

  2. Delhi Police Sub-Inspector Medha Lal Meena is also among the injured. He has got a bullet in his hand. Police said that his condition is stable. Aslam, who allegedly opened fire, is among those arrested and a country-made pistol was also recovered from his possession.

  3. The police have arrested 14 people in connection with the violence. Police sources said more suspects have been identified using CCTV footage and videos on social media and efforts are on to arrest them.

  4. Police have registered a case under sections related to rioting, attempt to murder and Arms Act. Ten teams of officers of Crime Branch and Special Cell have been formed to investigate the matter.

  5. According to the FIR, the rally was passing near a mosque when Ansar, one of the arrested accused, allegedly started arguing with the participants of the rally. The FIR said that the dispute soon escalated and both the sides started pelting stones at each other.

  6. Local resident Noor Jahan said this was the first time that weapons were laid down at a Hindu religious rally in the area. He rejected the allegations that the violence started from the mosque. Rakesh, one of the participants in the rally, said they were moving peacefully when the stone-pelting started and retaliated.

  7. Last night, the police kept a vigil in Jahangirpuri and several other sensitive areas of the city. There is heavy force in the area this morning and CRPF and Rapid Action Force have also been called to keep the situation under control.

  8. The police held a meeting of the local peace committee today, requesting them to counter rumors and misinformation and assuring a fair investigation into the conflict.

  9. Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said yesterday that the situation is being closely monitored. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Mr Asthana on the matter. Sources said a copy of the probe report would also be sent to the home ministry.

  10. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has condemned the stone pelting and demanded action against those involved. “Appealing everyone to hold each other’s hands and maintain peace,” he said on Twitter.