New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): BJP MP from North-West Delhi Hans Raj Hans on Tuesday said that the party leaders met Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana to discuss the Jahangirpuri violence and urged to take strict action against the culprits. “The meeting with the Delhi Police Commissioner was very successful. We are very satisfied with the work of the Delhi Police. The role played by Delhi Police is commendable. On the day of violence, many police personnel were injured.”
“They are constantly engaged in arresting the culprits and we have made this request that those who are guilty should not be spared and those who are innocent should not be harassed. This time go to the bottom of the case to identify the “conspirators behind them. Where does this matter come from, who is the main accused of the violence? It is very important to know this,” Delhi BJP leaders requested to Delhi Police Commissioner.
“We are thankful to the God that no one died that day. In the name of religion and politics, people are killing each other. Life of a person is not so cheap; it is very expensive,” he added. He further urged all the political parties to not support the culprits.
“I also request to all the political parties not to support any particular religion. The culprit can be of any religion and if he is the culprit then he should be punished. If he is innocent, then definitely support him but if he is guilty then don’t support him and work without worrying about vote bank politics,” said the BJP MP.
Replying to Congress leader Digvijay Singh’s statement, the BJP MP said, “Digvijay Singh is sitting idle for many days, so he has become frustrated. They should appreciate that both the central government and Delhi police are engaged and we will do whatever we can to keep our country peaceful. We have to save this country from communal tensions. Politics is not everything, we have done that all our life. They (Congress) know that they will not come to power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not let them (Congress) return to power.”
He further said that the video footage (prior to violence) widely circulated on social media shows how the culprits were instigated, inspired or provoked or were brainwashed. An altercation between two groups erupted during a religious procession in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on April 16 that left nine people injured including eight police personnel and a civilian.
The FIR, registered on the complaint filed by a police officer at the Jahangirpuri police station, mentions that there was a peaceful Shobha Yatra procession to mark Hanuman Jayanti and an argument escalated. It led to stone-pelting. Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday informed in a press briefing that 14 teams of police are investigating the Jahangirpuri violence case.
So far, 21 people have been arrested and two juveniles detained in connection with the incident that left nine people injured including eight police personnel and one civilian. The Delhi Police Commissioner said that a close watch was being maintained on the social media platforms and assured legal action against those attempting to spread misinformation.
A total of 14 accused in the case were produced before the Rohini court on Sunday, which sent two prime accused – Ansar and Aslam – to police custody for a day. The remaining 12 were sent to judicial custody for 14 days. Meanwhile, National Security Act (NSA) was on Tuesday imposed against five culprits involved in the clashes that took place in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri that erupted between members of two groups during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on April 17, top government officials said. (ANI)
No innocent person should be booked in Jahangirpuri violence: National minorities panel
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): A National Commission for Minorities delegation led by chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura visited Delhi’s Jahangirpuri where clashes erupted between members of two groups and called upon the administration to ensure that no innocent person is booked in the matter. The delegation also requested the administration to “quickly” nab the culprits of the violence.
A clash between two groups erupted during a religious procession in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on April 16 that left nine people injured including eight police personnel and a civilian. Appreciating the role of the district administration in containing the rising tension between the two communities, the Commission advised them to quickly nab all the culprits and take necessary steps so such incidents do not happen in future. “No innocent person should be booked in this process,” they said.
The delegation took stock of the situation from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North West. As per the statement of the National Commission for Minorities, the delegation was informed that “the third procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti which did not have the permission was being organized by Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)/Bajrang Dal.”
There was a minor scuffle between two groups which later turned violent and police immediately rushed to the spot and controlled the situation, the statement said. It was noted that eight of the nine persons injured during the incident were police personnel.
The Commission also had a joint meeting with representatives of both the communities and advised them to conduct Aman Committee meetings regularly.
On Tuesday, Delhi Police said that the situation in Jahangirpuri was peaceful and talks are being held with the Aman committee. “The situation is peaceful. Talks were held with Aman Committee. The investigation is taking place in a fair manner,” Delhi Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dependra Pathak said.
A total of 23 people have been arrested and two juveniles apprehended so far in connection with the incident. National Security Act (NSA) was imposed against five culprits involved in the clashes that took place in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri that erupted between members of two groups during a Hanuman Jayanti procession.
Meanwhile, in wake of the incident, the Delhi police are conducting drone surveillance to keep a vigil over the Central District. (ANI)
Situation peaceful in Jahangirpuri, say Delhi Police
New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Delhi Police said on Tuesday that the situation in Jahangirpuri was peaceful and talks are being held with the peace committee. “The situation is peaceful. Talks were held with Aman Committee. The investigation is taking place in a fair manner,” Delhi Special Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Dependra Pathak said.
Asked if the police were probing the possibility of the Popular Front of India (PFI) being involved in the violence in Jahangirpuri, he said details of the investigation into the incident cannot be revealed. “Can’t reveal the matter of investigation (on PFI involvement). The investigation is in its initial phase,” he added. Police have arrested 21 persons in connection with the case.
National Security Act (NSA) has been imposed against five accused in the clashes between two groups that took place in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on Saturday during the Hanuman Jayanti procession, government officials said. (ANI)
