Jahangirpuri clash Updates: Violence during Delhi Hanuman Jayanti rally, 6 police personnel injured
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash Updates: Violence during Delhi Hanuman Jayanti rally, 6 police personnel injured

India TV News  

An incident of stone-pelting was reported between two communities while a Hanuman Janmotsav procession was being carried out in Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Saturday. However, the Delhi Police later said that the situation is under control. Deputy Commissioner of Police Anyesh Rai, who was looking after the work of Delhi Police PRO, said there was a ruckus during the procession in Jahangir Puri. In view of the incidents of arson, two vehicles of Delhi Fire Service reached the spot, although Director of Delhi Fire Service, Atul Garg, said that the incidents were quite sporadic, hence the operation was called off there and the vehicles were called back.

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Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured

Hindustan Times  

More than a dozen people, including a few policemen, received minor injuries during a stone-pelting incident that took place between two sides over Muharram procession in the Panderpala locality of the Wasseypur area of Dhanbad late on Wednesday, officials said. Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured In another incident, two groups of procession participants clashed with …

Hanuman Jayanti: parties organise events, visit temples
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hanuman Jayanti: parties organise events, visit temples

The Hindu  

Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in the Capital on Tuesday took on political colours, with the three major parties — Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress — using the occasion to campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha election. While senior AAP leader and Greater Kailash MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj led a religious procession in his constituency, Congress’s Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha nominee J.P. …

Jharkhand: Stone pelting on Ram Navami procession in Bokaro by Islamists, 12 injured
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand: Stone pelting on Ram Navami procession in Bokaro by Islamists, 12 injured

Op India  

On Wednesday, a Hindu procession carried out on the occasion of Ram Navami was stopped by the Islamists in the Jalagaon region of Jharkhand’s Bokaro district as it passed by a Masjid. pic.twitter.com/4Lw20SUrdL — Anshul Saxena April 18, 2024 The incident reportedly happened at around 6:30 pm in the evening when the Hindu procession reached the local Shiv Mandir passing …

Mumbai: Tension persists in Mira Road post Ram Temple rally; bulldozers act on illegal constructions | VIDEO
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai: Tension persists in Mira Road post Ram Temple rally; bulldozers act on illegal constructions | VIDEO

India TV News  

Authorities took drastic measures to dismantle illegal constructions in Mumbai's Mira Road amid lingering tensions following clashes linked to a Ram Temple rally. The situation escalated when clashes erupted between two communities in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road after a procession commemorating the Ram Temple opening in Ayodhya. Detentions following assault Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reveals that …

Tough action against culprits, says MP minister Narottam Mishra on Khandwa clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Tough action against culprits, says MP minister Narottam Mishra on Khandwa clash

Hindustan Times  

KHANDWA: Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday told the police to take tough action against the culprits behind a clash during the Kanwar yatra on Monday evening after investigators ruled out a communal angle to the clash. “Prima facie, investigation showed that the a clash broke out between two groups of people participating in the yatra,” Khandwa superintendent …

8 killed, vehicles damaged in clashes during Muharram procession in Delhi and UP
1 year, 5 months ago

8 killed, vehicles damaged in clashes during Muharram procession in Delhi and UP

India Today  

At least eight people were killed and several were injured, including 10 police personnel, across India, during the 'tazia' Muharram procession-related incidents on Saturday, July 29. In another incident in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, two died and 52 sustained burn injuries when the Muharram procession's music system came in contact with the high-voltage current carrying wires. INCIDENTS IN GUJARAT Two …

Odisha: Curfew lifted from all areas of violence-hit Sambalpur | Details
1 year, 8 months ago

Odisha: Curfew lifted from all areas of violence-hit Sambalpur | Details

India TV News  

Odisha : Amid no apprehension of a breach of peace and an improved law and order situation, the authority has withdrawn the curfew from all areas of violence-hit Sambalpur. In view of the clash between two groups during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, a curfew was imposed in six police station areas in Sambalpur City. The Sambalpur city witnessed two classes this …

After Ram Navami Clashes, Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated Peacefully in Bengal Under Central Forces’ Watch
1 year, 9 months ago

After Ram Navami Clashes, Hanuman Jayanti Celebrated Peacefully in Bengal Under Central Forces’ Watch

News 18  

Sensitive areas in West Bengal witnessed peaceful Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on Thursday as security forces maintained a strict vigil across the state to avoid a rerun of the violence that marked the Ram Navami festival last week. Following a Calcutta High Court order after a PIL was filed, three companies of central armed police forces were deployed in parts of …

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Celebrations Conclude Peacefully Across States Amid Heavy Security
1 year, 9 months ago

Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Celebrations Conclude Peacefully Across States Amid Heavy Security

News 18  

Thousands of people across the country celebrated Hanuman Jayanti peacefully on Thursday as security forces maintained a strict vigil against troublemakers in sensitive areas, days after incidents of communal violence marred the Ram Navami festivities in several states. Security personnel, including central armed police forces, were deployed in large numbers in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, Hooghly and Barrackpore …

VHP takes out Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri amid tight security
1 year, 9 months ago

VHP takes out Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri amid tight security

Hindustan Times  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad held a 'Shobha Yatra,' a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, in the riot-hit Jahangirpuri area of the national capital on Thursday. Police said that stringent security measures were implemented in the area for the Hanuman Jayanti procession. The police have also conducted a flag march in the Jahangirpuri area to promote communal harmony, keeping …

West Bengal Governor visits sensitive areas amidst Hanuman Jayanti celebrations
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal Governor visits sensitive areas amidst Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

The Hindu  

Amidst the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on April 6 visited Ekbalpore and Posta areas in Kolkata and reviewed the security arrangement in the city. Earlier on April 4, the Governor had visited violence affected Rishra in Hooghly district. The Calcutta High Court on April …

Delhi: Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra concludes after police request at Jahangirpuri area amid tight security
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi: Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra concludes after police request at Jahangirpuri area amid tight security

India TV News  

Hanuman Jayanti celebration: A Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra-led by hundreds of members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and other Hindu organisations concluded in the Jahangirpuri area after police requested organisers not to proceed ahead amid apprehensions of communal violence on Thursday. Heavy security has been put in place for the procession in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area which was hit by communal …

Calcutta HC orders Bengal government to get central forces for Hanuman Jayanti
1 year, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC orders Bengal government to get central forces for Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court on Wednesday ordered the West Bengal government to seek the assistance of central police forces to ensure peace on Thursday, observing that an additional and sessions judge in Hooghly failed to get requisite security for his family when clashes over Ram Navami processions broke out in the district last week. The bench also reviewed a …

HC directs Bengal govt to deploy central forces ahead of Hanuman Jayanti
1 year, 9 months ago

HC directs Bengal govt to deploy central forces ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta High Court Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to requisition central forces for assisting the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. The court also directed the Centre to make swift arrangements for such deployment on receipt of requisition from the state. Observing that prevention is better than cure, a division bench presided by Acting Chief …

Police on alert in Bihar, Bengal ahead of Hanuman Jayanti
1 year, 9 months ago

Police on alert in Bihar, Bengal ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

Police were on alert in Bihar and West Bengal ahead of the Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday after facing flak over a series of communal clashes during Ram Navami celebrations that triggered a blame game between the ruling parties of the two states and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. The Union home ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the West Bengal …

20 arrested, 400 booked for rioting during Ram Navmi procession in Malad West
1 year, 9 months ago

20 arrested, 400 booked for rioting during Ram Navmi procession in Malad West

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Twenty locals have been arrested and 400 others booked for allegedly rioting, assaulting and unlawful assembly during Ram Navami procession in Malad West on Thursday night, according to Malwani police. 20 arrested, 400 booked for rioting during Ram Navmi procession in Malad West According to the Malwani police, FIR has been registered against 12 men, identified as Munna Naitulla …

Violence breaks out on day of Hindu religious processions in India, leaving dozens injured
1 year, 9 months ago

Violence breaks out on day of Hindu religious processions in India, leaving dozens injured

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violence between Hindus and Muslims …

Jahangirpuri: Delhi police deny permission for Ram Navami procession
1 year, 9 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 …

Jahangirpuri Accused 'Took Advantage Of Ramadan': Police Chargesheet Alleges
2 years, 5 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 …

Violent clashes erupt during Muharram procession in Bareilly and Varanasi, Islamists pelt stones, video viral
2 years, 5 months ago

Violent clashes erupt during Muharram procession in Bareilly and Varanasi, Islamists pelt stones, video viral

Op India  

Violent clashes erupted on Tuesday as Islamists hurled stones in the fracas during Muharram processions in Bareilly and Varanasi districts leading to injuries to several people. The video of the incident went viral over social media where people can be seen using bricks and stones to attack during the Muharram procession. Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police Varanasi Suryakant Tripathi stated that …

Provocative WhatsApp texts sent to flare Jahangirpuri riots: Delhi Police chargesheet
2 years, 6 months ago

Provocative WhatsApp texts sent to flare Jahangirpuri riots: Delhi Police chargesheet

India Today  

The key conspirators of the Jahangirpuri riots received provocative speeches for use as tools to instigate violence during Hanuman Jayanti in April this year, the Delhi Police said in its chargesheet filed on Thursday. The Delhi Police corroborated the contents of these WhatsApp chats from the statements of other accused and found that these chats were used to instigate rioters …

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes
2 years, 8 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 …

Jahangirpuri violence: \'Utter failure\' on part of Delhi police, says court
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Two More Accused Arrested in Connection With Jahangirpuri Violence, Say Police
2 years, 8 months ago

Two More Accused Arrested in Connection With Jahangirpuri Violence, Say Police

News 18  

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested two more accused in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place earlier amid a procession to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti in the area. Now, the BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation has started a survey of encroachment of government of land as its mayor Mukesh Suryan on Wednesday conducted inspections in Sarita Vihar, Jaitpur, and Madanpur …

Jahangirpuri violence: Two more accused arrested by Crime Branch
2 years, 8 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 …

From 1921 Moplah genocide to 2022 Delhi riots: Why anti-Hindu violence has been a norm in India
2 years, 8 months ago

From 1921 Moplah genocide to 2022 Delhi riots: Why anti-Hindu violence has been a norm in India

Firstpost  

In February 2020, anti-Hindu riots broke out in northeast Delhi at the behest of the then AAP councillor, Tahir Hussain. At the height of the anti-CAA demonstrations, a group of Muslim demonstrators in Delhi’s Chand Bagh neighbourhood beat police officers, leading to the death of head constable Ratan Lal and the critical injury of Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma. Cut to …

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 …

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 …

Delhi Police install CCTV cameras in Jahangirpuri, to set up temporary monitoring station
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Police install CCTV cameras in Jahangirpuri, to set up temporary monitoring station

Firstpost  

The area witnessed violent clashes, including stone pelting, arson and firing, between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday New Delhi: Delhi Police installed several CCTV cameras in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri days after the area witnessed clashes between members of two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. Delhi police have installed several CCTV cameras in Jahangirpuri area. pic.twitter.com/aalJQQgwnE — …

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 …

Delhi Jahangipuri riots: Arms supplier arrested after brief encounter, has over 60 previous cases in his name
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Jahangipuri riots: Arms supplier arrested after brief encounter, has over 60 previous cases in his name

Firstpost  

The arrest of arms supplier comes as Delhi police continues to probe other accused apprehended for their alleged involvement in attacking a Hanuman Jayanti procession in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on Saturday The arms supplier in Jahangirpuri violence incident in Delhi has been arrested by the police on Wednesday. The arrest comes as the police continue to probe other accused arrested …

Hanuman Jayanti Violence Updates: 5 Accused Booked Under NSA After Amit Shah's Call for Strict Action Against ‘Rioters’, Say Sources
2 years, 8 months ago

Hanuman Jayanti Violence Updates: 5 Accused Booked Under NSA After Amit Shah's Call for Strict Action Against ‘Rioters’, Say Sources

News 18  

Hanuman Jayanti Violence Updates: The Delhi Police have booked five accused in connection with the Hanuman Jayanti clash under the National Security Act. Sources said the move comes after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s direction to Delhi Police, asking for strict action against “rioters” to avoid a repeat of the 2020 Delhi riots. The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday threatened …

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 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 …

EXCLUSIVE Jahangirpuri Riots: VHP sought Delhi Police permission for Hanuman Jayanti procession
2 years, 8 months ago

EXCLUSIVE Jahangirpuri Riots: VHP sought Delhi Police permission for Hanuman Jayanti procession

Firstpost  

VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain told Firstpost that the Delhi Police has arrested innocent Hindus whose property was attacked and who only resorted to self-defence Categorically rejecting Delhi Police’s claim that the third Hanuman Jayanti procession, which was attacked by a mob armed with sticks, swords, firearms and brick-bats, at Jahangirpuri had not taken police permission, the Vishwa Hindu …

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 …

Nine states, 15 days: India is witnessing a spate of communal violence
2 years, 8 months ago

Nine states, 15 days: India is witnessing a spate of communal violence

Firstpost  

In the past 15 days, Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti processions have descended into violence and chaos across states in the country. Madhya Pradesh On 10 April, clashes broke out in Khargone city when a Ram Navami procession crossed the sensitive Talab Chowk area near Jama Masjid. Later the police also lathicharged the Ram Navami procession.#RamNavami #BengalBurning pic.twitter.com/Z9hoURGH15 — Right …

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 …

Most of violence-hit in Delhi's Jahangirpuri stays indoors as cops keep watch
2 years, 8 months ago

Most of violence-hit in Delhi's Jahangirpuri stays indoors as cops keep watch

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Monday arrested two people who were allegedly involved in the Saturday evening’s violence at north west Delhi’s Jahangirpuri even as tension prevailed in the area with the police cordoning off the entire area around the mosque where two groups clashed, and the police officers facing minor resistance while arresting a suspect. Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana …

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 …

Jahangirpuri violence: Accused Sheikh Hameed admits to supplying bottles for pelting
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Accused Sheikh Hameed admits to supplying bottles for pelting

Op India  

On Monday, April 18, two days after a Hanuman Jayanti procession came under attack from Islamists in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, DCP NW Usha Rangnani said a 36-year-old scrap dealer, Sheikh Hameed, has been arrested in the case. During interrogation, he disclosed that he had supplied bottles that were used for pelting during the incident: DCP NW Usha Rangnani — ANI …

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 …

On way to detain accused, police team attacked in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

On way to detain accused, police team attacked in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi Police team was attacked on Monday when it was on its way to detain a man allegedly involved in the communal violence in Jahangirpuri. Police said the man’s family threw two stones, which hit a police officer and clarified the situation has been contained and there was no further violence. “A video was being circulated on …

'Carrying out fair, thorough probe': Delhi top cop on clashes on Hanuman Jayanti
2 years, 8 months ago

'Carrying out fair, thorough probe': Delhi top cop on clashes on Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana said a total of 23 people have been held so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that broke out between two groups during a religious procession last week, while 14 teams have been formed to investigate the matter. Asthana said of the 23 people, eight have a criminal record in the past, adding that …

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 …

Jahangirpuri violence: Petitions seek Supreme Court intervention, NIA probe
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Petitions seek Supreme Court intervention, NIA probe

India Today  

A Delhi-based lawyer has written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, urging him to take cognisance of the Jahangirpuri violence. The letter by Delhi-based lawyer Amritpal Singh Khalsa read: "The Delhi Police investigation so far, has been partial and communal. Khalsa sought the SC’s orders to set up a “committee headed by sitting judge of the apex court to …

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