The ruckus that took place in the Jahangirpuri area of the capital Delhi late in the evening started from C Block near Kushal Cinema of Jahangirpuri. Suddenly some people pelted stones on the procession. After this, the chaos ensued, in which the miscreants created a ruckus for about 50 minutes. Throwing stones fiercely, waving swords. Arson was done and slogans were raised fiercely between the people on both sides.
The people who reached the spot were not spared by the people and they were also pelted with stones and a gypsy was also badly injured. However, the police dispersed the crowd using mild force. The situation has been brought under control.
On the other hand, after controlling the matter, the police have also started investigation. About six miscreants have also been identified by scrutinizing the CCTV footage installed in the area and the video footage running on social media. While on the basis of suspicion, about a dozen people have also been detained for questioning. Till late night, several police teams were busy collecting clues from the spot. At the same time, the detained people were taken to a different place and interrogated.
Rumors spread about entering the mosque
On the other hand, the people present on the spot said that during the procession, people spread the rumor that some people had entered the C-block mosque. After that the situation became tense. However, Special Commissioner Deependra Pathak says that it is a matter of investigation that who is responsible for this. It is too early to make any statement on this without completing the investigation. We are trying to identify the suspects. We will solve the matter very soon.
Cantonment area
At present, the entire Jahangirpuri area has been converted into a cantonment. Police is trying to control the situation. A flag march is being taken out in the area. In addition to the local police, additional police force has been deployed in the entire area, due to which the entire area from Kushal Cinema to a radius of about half a kilometer is visible like a cantonment.
Instructions to the officers to stay in the area
On behalf of Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, senior police officers have been instructed to stay in the area. And have been instructed to patrol continuously with a close watch on law and order. Under the orders of the commissioner, dozens of teams of senior officers including the special commissioner law and order of the range to the joint commissioner, deputy commissioner are patrolling the area and talking to the people are trying to normalize the situation.
Tips to avoid rumors and fake news
On the other hand, Delhi Police has appealed to the people not to pay heed to those spreading rumors and fake news on social media. And instructions have been given to take strict action regarding this violence. The police have also warned that those who are found accused of inciting riots through controversial posts will not be spared.
Capital security increased, deployment of 10 additional companies
After the ruckus in Jahangirpuri area, while efforts are being made to restore peace by deploying additional police force by conducting flag marches, the entire capital including the surrounding area has been alerted. The situation is that about ten additional company security forces have been deployed at other sensitive places of the capital.
Barricades raised vigil
In order to make the security tight, the suspects are being screened and vehicles are also being checked by putting barricades especially at sensitive places. At the same time, video cameras have also been installed in some areas. While the help of drones will also be taken to keep an eye on the situation of the riots. This order has been issued by the Delhi Police Headquarters, so that the miscreants can be identified and action can be taken against them at the earliest.