Amit Shah Directs Delhi Police To Take Stern Action Against Culprits in Jahangirpuri Incident | Top Developments

On Saturday, the home minister had to Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana as well as the special commissioner of police, law and order, Dependra Pathak.

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed the Delhi Police to take stern action against the culprits in the Jahangirpuri violence. He also asked the cops to ensure that no such incidents are repeated in the national Capital, according to the reports. On Saturday, the home minister had talks with Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana as well as the special commissioner of police, law and order, Dependra Pathak over the Jahangirpuri Incident.

The Delhi Police has briefed the ministry about the investigation carried out so far.

Here are the key developments:

• Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said 23 people from both the communities have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence.
• Sonu alias Imam alias Yunus was brought to Jahangirpuri PS in Delhi. His video was being circulated on social media after he opened fire during a riot in the Jahangirpuri on April 16.
• A large number of security personnel, including those from the anti-riot force, have been deployed in the violence-hit areas of Jahangirpuri in northwest Delhi.
• A 36-year-old man was on Monday arrested for allegedly supplying bottles which were used for pelting during the clash in Northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, police said.
• Over 500 police personnel and six companies of additional force have been deployed in the area round the clock.
• A total of 80 tear gas gun parties and water cannons have been deployed.
• Drones are also being used in the sensitive areas for rooftop surveillance
• All senior officers have been instructed to be at the spot to avoid any untoward incident
• Earlier today, fresh violence erupted in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri. An incident of stone-pelting was reported from the area.
• CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat criticised the Delhi Police for carrying out a “one-sided” investigation where only those belonging to one community were being arrested for the riots.

The Delhi Police on Monday organised a meeting at the Jahangirpuri police station in order to maintain peace in the violence-hit area in the northwestern parts of the city, officials said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Usha Rangnani said the meeting of the Aman Committee was held at the police station at 1.30 pm.