Jahangirpuri clash: 14 arrested; ‘attempt to murder’ charge in FIR | 10 points
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: 14 arrested; ‘attempt to murder’ charge in FIR | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

With heavy police deployment, the situation in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri remained tense but under control, hours after clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday evening. Heavy police deployment in Jahangirpuri on Sunday, Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday spoke to Delhi Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana and Special Commissioner of Police Depender Pathak over and asked them to maintain law and order. The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday issued a state-wide alert and UP’s additional director general of Police Prashant Kumar said senior officials in the field have been asked to keep a close watch on sensitive areas of their respective districts. "I want to ask Arvind Kejriwal why is he providing water and electricity to Rohingyas and Bangladeshis living illegally in the city," Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta said in a video message.

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Delhi police bans Ram Navami procession in Jahangirpuri after Islamist violence last year: Why it's a slippery slope
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi police bans Ram Navami procession in Jahangirpuri after Islamist violence last year: Why it's a slippery slope

Op India  

Another day in a secular country and another case of street veto by the Muslim community. To monkey-balance the issue, the Delhi Police also passed a diktat saying that just as Ram Navami procession was being denied in Jahangirpuri, in Maurya Enclave, Ramzan program has been denied permission in a park near “other community” and Muslims have been asked to …

Jahangirpuri: Delhi police deny permission for Ram Navami procession
1 year, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri: Delhi police deny permission for Ram Navami procession

Op India  

On Monday, the Office of the Police Commissioner denied permission for carrying out an idol procession during Ram Navami in the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi. @HMOIndia pic.twitter.com/uFZe3GJswv — Mr Sinha March 28, 2023 “Hello @DelhiPolice, why did you deny the permission for Ramnavmi Possession in Jahangirpuri, Delhi? You’re getting a salary for just issuing such guidelines or to ensure the …

Delhi court commits Jahangirpuri violence case to Sessions court for hearing
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi court commits Jahangirpuri violence case to Sessions court for hearing

Firstpost  

The sources said that Delhi Police will file a separate charge sheet before the Juvenile Justice Board against minor offenders New Delhi: A Delhi Court committed the Jahangirpuri violence case to Sessions court after cognisance and other legal formalities that is listed before the Sessions court on 22 August. On 28 July, CMM had taken cognizance of the charge sheet …

Jahangirpuri Violence: Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail, Says Accused Allegedly Tried To Create A "Rift Between Two Communities"
2 years, 4 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail, Says Accused Allegedly Tried To Create A "Rift Between Two Communities"

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday denied anticipatory bail to an accused in connection with the Jahangirpuri riots observing that his conduct was allegedly an "attempt to disturb the communal harmony of the area" by trying to create a "rift between two communities. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday denied anticipatory bail to an accused in connection with the Jahangirpuri …

Jahangirpuri Accused 'Took Advantage Of Ramadan': Police Chargesheet Alleges
2 years, 4 months ago

Jahangirpuri Accused 'Took Advantage Of Ramadan': Police Chargesheet Alleges

The Quint  

The chargesheet names a Tabrez and an Ishrafil as the main conspirators in the violence and calls them “fanatically communal.” The police has claimed in the chargesheet that the two used to address the public during the CAA and NRC protests in 2019-20, “by way of taqreer” in Jahangirpuri's Jama Masjid, which incidentally was the spot where clashes broke out …

Jahangirpuri violence case: Delhi Police files charge sheet in Rohini court
2 years, 5 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence case: Delhi Police files charge sheet in Rohini court

India TV News  

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet in the Jahangirpuri violence case in Rohini court. The 2000-page charge sheet also mentioned the names of the conspirators in the violence in which eight police personnel and a civilian sustained injuries. Delhi Police also presented video pieces of evidence in court. The charge sheet will be …

Jahangirpuri: 'We were saved only because of police presence, illegal encroachments are back', say local Hindus
2 years, 6 months ago

Jahangirpuri: 'We were saved only because of police presence, illegal encroachments are back', say local Hindus

Op India  

In the first part of our report, the lies of the left-leaning propaganda portal The Wire about the “scared Muslims” of Jahangirpuri were exposed. ‘Hindus will always be grateful to the Police’ Speaking to OpIndia, President of C Block RWA Indramani Tiwari said, “Police is catching the criminals and stone pelters. However, since the Police were withdrawn, the streets have …

[Jahangirpuri Riots] 'Appears To Be Of A Phishing Kind': High Court Dismisses Plea By Accused Alleging Harassment By Delhi Police
2 years, 6 months ago

[Jahangirpuri Riots] 'Appears To Be Of A Phishing Kind': High Court Dismisses Plea By Accused Alleging Harassment By Delhi Police

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by an accused in connection with the Jahangirpuri riots seeking directions on the city police not to harass him and his family members in the name of interrogation. The plea was filed by one Sheikh Ishrafil, who is alleged by the prosecution to be one of the main conspirators and perpetrators …

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes

Hindustan Times  

At least 15 more people involved in the communal violence in Jahangirpuri on April 16 have been identified by the Delhi Police but they are evading arrest, senior police officers privy to the investigation by the crime branch team said on Tuesday. Teams from the crime branch and the special cell have been camping at different places in West Bengal …

'Innocent Hindus' being framed by Delhi Police in Jahangirpuri violence case: VHP
2 years, 7 months ago

'Innocent Hindus' being framed by Delhi Police in Jahangirpuri violence case: VHP

India TV News  

Highlights VHP said Jahangirpuri violence on Hanuman Jayanti was the result of 'inaction of police' The outfit claimed 'some cops are now trying to shift their sin of inaction on others' The Vishva Hindu Parishad has alleged that 'innocent Hindus' are being framed by Delhi in the Jahangirpuri violence case. VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal demanded from Delhi Police Commissioner …

Jahangirpuri violence: \'Utter failure\' on part of Delhi police, says court
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: \'Utter failure\' on part of Delhi police, says court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A Delhi court has observed that there was “utter failure” on the part of Delhi Police in stopping the unauthorised Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri last month that triggered communal clashes in the locality. “It is fairly admittedÂ… on behalf of the State that the last procession which was passing through, during which the unfortunate riots took place, …

Man held for Jahangirpuri clashes participated in peace meets to avoid arrest: Delhi Police
2 years, 7 months ago

Man held for Jahangirpuri clashes participated in peace meets to avoid arrest: Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

A man arrested in connection with the communal violence in Jahangirpuri on April 16 took part in “peace committee” meetings in the region after the clashes to ensure no suspicion was cast on him, the police said on Sunday, a day after arresting one Tabrez Alam, as videos emerged on social media showing him giving a speech during a peace …

Jahangirpuri Violence | "Local Police Failed To Stop Procession Having No Permission": Delhi Court Denies Bail To 8 Men
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence | "Local Police Failed To Stop Procession Having No Permission": Delhi Court Denies Bail To 8 Men

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has denied bail to 8 men accused in connection with the clashes that broke out last month in city's Jahangirpuri area during a Hanuman Jayanti procession.Additional Sessions Judge Gagandeep Singh of Rohini Courts observed that prima facie the case reflected that there was utter failure on the part of local police in stopping the said procession having …

Delhi Police arrests two more accused in Jahangirpuri violence
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Police arrests two more accused in Jahangirpuri violence

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Monday arrested two more accused in connection with the communal clashes that broke out in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on April 16 during a procession on Hanuman Jayanti. On April 16, clashes erupted between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri in the national capital, injuring eight police officers and a local resident. Days after …

Jahangirpuri violence: Key accused arrested from his aunt's house in West Bengal
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Key accused arrested from his aunt's house in West Bengal

Firstpost  

Farid alias Neetu was very actively involved in the communal riots and played a major role, Delhi Police sources said New Delhi: Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday arrested one of the most wanted accused of Jahangirpuri communal riots from West Bengal, sources said. Since then, he had been changing his locations and moving across West Bengal, sources said. Clashes …

Jahangirpuri violence: Two more accused arrested by Crime Branch
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Two more accused arrested by Crime Branch

India TV News  

Highlights Clashes broke out between communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri violence A total of 28 people have been arrested so far in connection with the violence The Crime Branch of Delhi Police is doing investigation of Jahangirpuri violence case The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Thursday said that two more accused have been arrested in connection …

Hindu, Muslim residents of Jahangirpuri take out Tiranga Yatra days after violence
2 years, 8 months ago

Hindu, Muslim residents of Jahangirpuri take out Tiranga Yatra days after violence

India Today  

A Tiranga Yatra was taken out by the Hindu and Muslim residents in the riot-hit neighbourhood of Jahangirpuri's C and D block in Delhi on Sunday. The Tiranga yatra, which began at 6 pm, was intended to send out a message of peace and foster communal harmony. Slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Ekta Ka Raj Chalega, Hindu …

Jahangirpuri clash: Ansar, others booked for money laundering
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: Ansar, others booked for money laundering

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Delhi Police asked the Enforcement Directorate to look into the financial aspects of last week’s violent clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in north-west Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, the central agency has booked the prime accused Ansar Sheikh and others under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Security personnel keep vigil after clashes …

Jahangirpuri Clashes: Delhi Court Extends Custodial Interrogation of 5 Accused Booked Under NSA
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Clashes: Delhi Court Extends Custodial Interrogation of 5 Accused Booked Under NSA

News 18  

A Delhi court on Saturday extended by eight days the custodial interrogation of five persons, booked under the stringent National Security Act in connection with the April 16 Jahangirpuri violence. Metropolitan Magistrate Mayank Goel sent Ansar, the alleged “main conspirator” behind the violence; Sonu, who was seen in a video opening fire during the clashes Salim, Ahir and Dilshad to …

Jahangirpuri violence: Situation peaceful, political leaders not allowed near mosque, says Special CP
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Situation peaceful, political leaders not allowed near mosque, says Special CP

Firstpost  

Normalcy will return in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi in the next 24 to 36 hours, said Special Commissioner of Police Dependra Pathak New Delhi: As various political parties are set to visit Jahangirpuri area in the national capital slamming the demolition drive, Special Commissioner of Police Dependra Pathak on Friday said that the situation in the violence-hit area is peaceful …

Jahangirpuri violence: Conspiracy hatched a week ago, say sources
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Conspiracy hatched a week ago, say sources

India TV News  

Highlights Jahangirpuri violence was pre-planned by prime accused Mohammed Ansar Sheikh Red colour stones were assembled by the accused at the roof top of several houses Crime Branch has also scanned dump data of the 10,000 numbers which were active in the area The Jahangirpuri violence was pre-planned by prime accused Mohammed Ansar Sheikh, said sources in the Delhi Police's …

Police identify 27 more over Sunday’s clashes in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Police identify 27 more over Sunday’s clashes in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Thursday said that they have identified 27 more suspects involved in the last week’s violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Block C of north Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, and that they were looking into the connections that the 25 people who have been arrested so far may have with terrorists and …

Jahangirpuri Demolition Drive: Youth Congress Activists Protesting Outside Union Minister's Residence Detained
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Demolition Drive: Youth Congress Activists Protesting Outside Union Minister's Residence Detained

News 18  

Indian Youth Congress activists were detained on Thursday while staging a protest near union minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s residence against the anti-encroachment drive conducted by the North MCD in violence-hit Jahangirupri a day before, officials said. Bulldozers had razed several concrete and temporary structures close to a mosque in Jahangirpuri as part of an anti-encroachment drive by the BJP-ruled North …

Jahangirpuri case: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams politicisation over violence, demolition drive – Firstpost
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri case: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams politicisation over violence, demolition drive – Firstpost

Firstpost  

After bulldozers rolled into Jahangirpuri for a demolition drive by North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday morning, the political mercury has been increasing New Delhi: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched an attack on the opposition leaders who blamed the BJP-led government after bulldozers rolled into Jahangirpuri for a demolition saying that leaders should understand that “the issue …

Jahangirpuri violence: Congress delegation reaches riot-hit area, stopped by police
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Congress delegation reaches riot-hit area, stopped by police

Firstpost  

The Congress delegation included former Union minister Ajay Maken and AICC in-charge of the state unit Shaktisinh Gohi New Delhi: A delegation of Congress leaders visited violence-hit Jahangirpuri on Thursday but were stopped by the police from going to the area where an anti-encroachment drive was conducted by the North MCD a day before. The Congress delegation included former Union …

Jahangirpuri violence: TMC to send fact-finding team to Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: TMC to send fact-finding team to Delhi

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress has decided to send a fact-finding team to Jahangirpuri area in Delhi on Friday, party sources said. A communal violence broke out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Saturday. The TMCs’ decision to send the fact-finding team to Jahangirpuri comes at a time when the BJP has sent similar teams to Bogtui in …

Asaduddin Owaisi, hours after demolition drive, reaches violence-hit Delhi's Jahangirpuri, targets AAP, BJP
2 years, 8 months ago

Asaduddin Owaisi, hours after demolition drive, reaches violence-hit Delhi's Jahangirpuri, targets AAP, BJP

Hindustan Times  

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday visited the violence-hit Jahangirpuri where an anti-encroachment drive took place earlier in the day before the Supreme Court ordered a stay on it. Asaduddin Owaisi reaches violence-hit Jahangirpuri “If the police themselves don't give permission, how did the yatra take place? He lashed out at the BJP and AAP over the anti-encroachment drive action …

Action taken on basis of 'crime', not on 'community': Naqvi on Jahangirpuri arrests
2 years, 8 months ago

Action taken on basis of 'crime', not on 'community': Naqvi on Jahangirpuri arrests

The Hindu  

Hitting out at those alleging biased action in the Jahangirpuri violence case, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said action has been taken on the basis of "crime and conspiracy", not on "caste and community". The senior BJP leader's remarks came after All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that "one-sided action" is being taken in the Jahangirpuri …

Jahangirpuri violence in Delhi | Bulldozers reach Jahangirpuri for eviction drive
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence in Delhi | Bulldozers reach Jahangirpuri for eviction drive

The Hindu  

Heavy police and paramilitary forces were deployed in violence-hit Jahangirpuri during Wednesday’s anti-encroachment drive in the area, even as the local Mayor called it a “routine exercise”. The drive was undertaken a day after Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta wrote to the party-ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation to identify illegal constructions of “rioters” in Jahangirpuri and demolish them using bulldozers. …

Jahangirpuri riots: The AAP vs BJP fight over ‘main conspirator’ Ansar
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri riots: The AAP vs BJP fight over ‘main conspirator’ Ansar

Firstpost  

The BJP and AAP have traded allegations that Ansar, the alleged mastermind behind the violence in northwest Delhi, has links to either party. While Atishi of the AAP shared images of him at BJP-related events, the saffron party hit back, accusing them of ’lying’ and ‘diverting’ attention Four days after violence broke out in Jahangirpuri in Northwest Delhi — injuring …

North Delhi civic body targets illegal houses in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, asks for 400 cops
2 years, 8 months ago

North Delhi civic body targets illegal houses in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, asks for 400 cops

India Today  

A few days after communal clashes erupted in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has announced a 'special joint encroachment removal action programme' in the area on April 20 and 21. This comes after Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta wrote a letter to the NDMC mayor alleging that those accused in the Jahangirpuri violence case had indulged in illegal …

Jahangirpuri Violence: Arms Supplier Arrested After Brief Encounter With Police
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: Arms Supplier Arrested After Brief Encounter With Police

ABP News  

One person was arrested for allegedly providing arms to an accused in the Jahangirpuri violence that erupted between members of two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on April 16. DCP Outer North Brijender Yadav said that the accused was injured during a brief encounter while nabbing him. More details awaited: DCP Outer North Brijender Yadav — ANI April 20, …

BJP declared war against poorest, alleges Owaisi on Jahangirpuri encroachment drive
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP declared war against poorest, alleges Owaisi on Jahangirpuri encroachment drive

India TV News  

Highlights In the name of encroachment it's going to destroy homes in Delhi like UP & MP, Owaisi said "Simply punishing poor Muslims for daring to stay alive," Owaisi said The MP also posted a letter from NDMC to DCP, North West The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared a war against the poorest by destroying homes in Delhi like in …

Jahangirpuri clash: Tejashwi Yadav mocks Centre over not bulldozing Chinese settlements near border
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: Tejashwi Yadav mocks Centre over not bulldozing Chinese settlements near border

India TV News  

Highlights RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav has mocked Centre for not speaking up while unsettling Chinese villages Supreme court has put a ban on demolition and has agreed to hear a petition Several people, including 8 police officers, were injured in Jahangirpuri clash Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav targeted the central government and the BJP for carrying out an anti-encroachment …

Delhi: Five Jahangirpuri violence accused booked under National Security Act day after Amit Shah directed police to take strict action
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Five Jahangirpuri violence accused booked under National Security Act day after Amit Shah directed police to take strict action

Firstpost  

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 injured on 16 April New Delhi: National Security Act 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 …

Jahangirpuri Violence: Stringent NSA Slapped on Five Accused After Amit Shah’s Call for Strict Action
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: Stringent NSA Slapped on Five Accused After Amit Shah’s Call for Strict Action

News 18  

Five accused, including the alleged main conspirator, in the Saturday’s communal clashes in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri were on Tuesday booked under the stringent National Security Act, government sources said. The move comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for strict action against the rioters to avoid a repeat of the 2020 Delhi riots, sources added. According to the …

Jahangirpuri Violence: Five Accused Charged Under Stringent National Security Act
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: Five Accused Charged Under Stringent National Security Act

ABP News  

New Delhi: Five of the accused in the violence that broke out last week in Delhi's Jahangirpuri have been charged under the stringent National Security Act, ANI reported. The development comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the Delhi Police to take strict action against those involved in the Jahangirpuri violence on Hanuman Jayanti. READ | Delhi …

Jahangirpuri violence: NSA against 5 after Amit Shah says action must set precedent
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: NSA against 5 after Amit Shah says action must set precedent

India Today  

In a massive crackdown on Jahangirpuri rioters, the Delhi Police has charged five accused under the stringent National Security Act. This comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the Delhi Police that the action taken against rioters must set a precedent. The Home Minister has been monitoring the situation since the clashes broke out in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri …

Jahangirpuri is prone to criminal activities, access to weapons is easy: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri is prone to criminal activities, access to weapons is easy: Report

Op India  

The Delhi police officers who have previously served in the minority-dominated Jahangirpuri have revealed that the area is a “hub of criminals” who can easily acquire illegal weapons, reports News18. According to police officers, who have served or supervised the range, said that Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, the area which was marred with violence on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti last week, …

PFI hand in Jahangirpuri violence? Here's what Delhi Police have to say
2 years, 8 months ago

PFI hand in Jahangirpuri violence? Here's what Delhi Police have to say

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police said on Tuesday it cannot reveal if it is investigating the possibility of the Popular Front of India being involved in the communal violence in Jahangirpuri, which broke out last Saturday. Security personnel keep vigil after clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday, at Jahangirpuri in New Delhi, Monday, April 18, …

Jahangirpuri clash: Ansar reached Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra with 4-5 others, sparked violence, say Delhi Police
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: Ansar reached Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra with 4-5 others, sparked violence, say Delhi Police

Firstpost  

The Delhi Police told the Court that it needs to find out the source from where these accused got the weapon In the biggest development in Delhi’s Jahangipuri violence incident, the remand copy of the accused in the incident accessed by CNN News18 mentions that Ansar, along with his four-five companions, reached the Hanuman Jayanti procession carried out in the …

Jahangirpuri violence a ‘criminal conspiracy’: Delhi Police to MHA in preliminary report
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence a ‘criminal conspiracy’: Delhi Police to MHA in preliminary report

Firstpost  

The Delhi Police have also submitted their own response to the crisis and have delved into the possible modus operandi involved in the attacks and rioting, including how stones and brickbats were collected along with other weapons In a fresh development pertaining to the Jahangirpuri violence, the Delhi Police has submitted their first preliminary report to the Ministry of Home …

Delhi’s Jahangirpuri Hub of Criminals, Illegal Weapons No Big Deal Here: Cops on Hanuman Jayanti Clashes
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi’s Jahangirpuri Hub of Criminals, Illegal Weapons No Big Deal Here: Cops on Hanuman Jayanti Clashes

News 18  

Jahangirpuri, the area which saw a communal riots on Saturday, is a “hub of criminals” for whom “acquiring weapons illegally is no big deal”, according to police officers who have served or supervised the district or range. A senior Indian Police Service officer, who served area as the district deputy commissioner of police, described the area as “criminal-prone”. When asked …

Jahangirpuri Violence: Delhi Police Submits Preliminary Report To Home Ministry, Points To 'Criminal Conspiracy'
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: Delhi Police Submits Preliminary Report To Home Ministry, Points To 'Criminal Conspiracy'

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi police have submitted their preliminary investigation report to the Home Ministry giving details about the Jahangirpuri riots which took place on Saturday during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. The Delhi police registered an FIR on Monday against the organisers of a Hanuman Jayanti procession that triggered communal riots in Jahangirpuri on Saturday, while drones kept a hawk-eye …

Centre monitoring situation in Delhi's Jahangirpuri amid police probe| 10 points
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre monitoring situation in Delhi's Jahangirpuri amid police probe| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah is monitoring the situation in Delhi after clashes broke out in the Jahangirpuri area of the city on Saturday, officials have said, adding that he spoke to Delhi top cop Rakesh Asthana and told police to take strict action against those involved. Hundreds of police personnel remained deployed in northwest Delhi on Monday, two days …

OPINION | Jahangirpuri: Do not spread hatred and lies, let police finish its probe
2 years, 8 months ago

OPINION | Jahangirpuri: Do not spread hatred and lies, let police finish its probe

India TV News  

Fresh revelations have come forward that clearly establish that the violent clashes that took place during Hanuman Jayanti in Delhi’s crime-prone Jahangirpuri area on Saturday, was not a spontaneous clash, but was part of a pre-planned conspiracy. Muslim leaders alleged that Delhi Police took action only against Muslims, but Delhi Police chief Rakesh Asthana said, people from both communities were …

Cops in riot gear, drones surveil Jahangirpuri as Delhi Police arrests 25
2 years, 8 months ago

Cops in riot gear, drones surveil Jahangirpuri as Delhi Police arrests 25

India Today  

Two more arrests were made today by the Delhi Police in the Jahangirpuri violence case, taking the tally to 25 so far. However, rubbishing the claims, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said that no such attempts were made and that people from both communities have been arrested in the case. UNION HOME MINISTER CALLS FOR STRICT ACTION Union Home Minister …

Delhi Jahangirpuri violence Highlights | Action on rioters must set precedent, Amit Shah tells police
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Jahangirpuri violence Highlights | Action on rioters must set precedent, Amit Shah tells police

India Today  

Senior CPIM politburo members, including Brinda Karat, have written to Delhi Commissioner of Police Rakesh Asthana over the violence in Delhi’s Jehangirpuri, urging them to take action against the police personnel who allowed the procession to carry weapons, who were responsible for the lack of adequate arrangements, who permitted the procession to stop in front of the mosque and who …

Cops probe conspiracy angle in Jahangirpuri riots, investigate violence pattern
2 years, 8 months ago

Cops probe conspiracy angle in Jahangirpuri riots, investigate violence pattern

Op India  

On Sunday, the Delhi police informed that they are investigating the angle of a larger conspiracy in connection to the deadly violence that took place in Jahangirpuri on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, reported Times of India. The police are also tracing Rohingyas, illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and local criminals, who participated in the orgy of violence and pelted stones at …

Jahangirpuri Violence: 'Delhi Police Investigation Has Been Partial': Plea In SC Urges For CJI Intervention
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: 'Delhi Police Investigation Has Been Partial': Plea In SC Urges For CJI Intervention

ABP News  

The letter petition relying on media reports alleged that a few armed members, who were part of the Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra procession entered mosque and installed the saffron flag, and what followed was stone pelting by both the communities. This comes two days after a clash broke out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the city's Jahangirpuri area in …

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