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Delhi Police says 123 FIRs filed, 630 arrested for causing violence
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Reuters photo With no major incident reported from the riot-hit northeast Delhi in the last 36 hours, the Home Ministry said that prohibitory orders imposed under section 144 of the CrPC will be relaxed for a total of 10 hours on Friday.
As many as 514 suspects were either arrested or detained for questioning and further arrests would be made in the course of an investigation, the Home Ministry officials said.
Delhi Police on Thursday issued an appeal, urging people and media persons to come forward and give their statements and share pictures and video footage in connection with the violence in North East Delhi.
"Whereas incidents of clashes have taken place in the northeast district, Delhi since February 23. All those who are witnesses to the incidents or have captured any activity on their mobile phones or camera are hereby requested to come forward and give their statements, footage and pictures in their possession at DCP office, northeast district, Seelampur, Delhi, during office hours, on any working day within seven days," said B K Singh, Additional CP Crime Branch.
At least 38 people, including a police Head Constable and Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, died while around 200 people sustained serious injuries in the violence that raged for three days in the North-East areas of Delhi.
Two Special Investigation Teams have been constituted under the Crime Branch, Delhi Police to investigate the violence.
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Delhi Police in a press release puts the official number of deaths due to the riots at 38, the number of FIRs filed are 123 and the number of people detained/arrested is 630. It said that the FSL and SIT teams are visiting the incident sites. Officials said that police has been deployed, all senior police officers will be at the spot for the next few days. It also stated that the number of distress calls has reduced and there is complete normalcy in the area.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that as many as 9-night shelters have been arranged for those displaced by riots. "People who have lost their homes, they need immediate relief. Tomorrow itself we will provide them Rs 25,000 and within 2-3 days the govt will do the assessment of their loss. After the assessment they will get the due compensation," he said.
The Delhi government with Aman Ekta Committee and the help of Delhi Police distributed relief material to the people at riot-affected areas in the city. Also, a form is being handed over to those whose houses and/or shops were burnt down, or who those have lost their family members. The Delhi government announced that it will then grant appropriate compensation.
The SIT of the Delhi Crime Branch today arrested 24 people named for rioting in four different FIRs of Dayalpur Police Station.
Delhi Commission for Women Chief Swati Maliwal issues notice to Delhi Police on the riots that took place in Delhi, it sought details of crimes against women and girls and action taken on them.
Delhi L-G Anil Baijal reaches violence-hit areas in northeast Delhi to take stock of the situation. At least 42 people have been killed in the riots that raged for three days in the capital.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal on Delhi violence:
It is very unfortunate. There are three highlights of Constitution - secularism, socialism and democracy. But there is no socialism, secularism and democracy exists only on two levels - Parliamentary & state elections.
Ram Sevak, a resident of Shiv Vihar speaks on Delhi violenceL
I am living here for the past 35 years.There are only one or two houses of Hindus in this bylane, but we never faced any problem. At time of violence, my Muslim brothers assured me that 'Uncle ji sleep well,there will be no harm'.
Ram Sevak,a resident of Shiv Vihar: I am living here for the past 35 years.There are only one or two houses of Hindus in this bylane,but we never faced any problem. At time of violence,my Muslim brothers assured me that 'Uncle ji sleep well,there will be no harm'.#Delhiviolence pic.twitter.com/Q6mkKPFJmn
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
The Delhi High Court today issued notice to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on a petition challenging his election alleging that he has concealed facts in his election affidavit. The petition was filed by BJP leader Ravinder Singh Negi.
Muslims offer Friday prayers on the rooftop of a mosque, which was burnt by rioters in Tuesday's violence over new citizenship law, at Brijpuri area of northeast Delhi.
A 5-member Congress team to visit north east district of Delhi and submit a report to Sonia Gandhi.
Five-member Congress delegation comprises of Mukul Wasnik, Tariq Anwar, Sushmita Dev, Shaktisinh Gohil and Kumari Selja.
Delhi violence toll rises to 42 with more people succumbing to injuries on Friday. According to a report, at least 38 deaths have been reported from GTB hospital, three from LNJP and one from Jag Pravesh Chandra.
Delhi L-G Anil Baijal to visit violence-affected parts of North East district. Tap to read complete details.
Home Minister Amit Shah meets senior police officers, reviews situation in north east district of Delhi.
Union Minister General (Retd) V K Singh calls for the restoration of peace and harmony in the capital, which had witnessed violence in its North-East district over the past few days. "Peace and harmony should prevail in Delhi. People spreading rumours is not the right thing," he said.
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Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Delhi violence:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi woke up after 69 hours and appealed for peace and calm in Delhi. He should have done it earlier. But Home Minister Amit Shah made no such appeal. The Home Minister should have visited the affected areas.
Visuals: Municipal corporation workers clean roads at Kabir Nagar in Babarpur area ahead of Friday prayers.
Delhi: Municipal corporation workers clean roads at Kabir Nagar in Babarpur area ahead of Friday prayers. #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/YoJRWGyM8k
- ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
Visuals: FSL team at suspended AAP leader Tahir Hussain's residence.
Delhi: A team of Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory collects evidence from municipal councillor Tahir Hussain's factory in Chang Bagh area. Yesterday, Aam Aadmi Party suspended him from its primary membership. #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/PQXuB280BI
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
A Forensic Scientific Lab team arrives at suspended AAP leader Tahir Hussain's residence after police recovered stones, acid pouches, Molotov cocoktails from his residence.
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma, along with 2 members, visits the Jaffrabad area to meet the women here. She says, "There is a little bit of tension here but on the whole the atmosphere is peaceful. I'll come again tomorrow ".
Delhi: Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma, along with 2 members, visits the Jaffrabad area to meet the women here. She says, "There is a little bit of tension here but on the whole the atmosphere is peaceful. I'll come again tomorrow ". pic.twitter.com/ZeYOz172W0
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
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My shop was shut since the violence started in the area four-five days ago. Now, it is peaceful as people start to realize that no one will gain anything out of violence: Jashkaran Bhati, a shopkeeper in Bhajanpura
Visuals: Shops begin to open in North East district's Bhajanpura area.
Delhi: Shops begin to open in North East district's Bhajanpura area. #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/3A032O9m8L
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
Visuals: Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma arrives at the office of DCP North East district.
Delhi: Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma arrives at the office of DCP North East district https://t.co/tN5O6ZcZTe pic.twitter.com/oU5EShSJog
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
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Delhi Police Joint Commissioner OP Mishra in Chand Bagh
The opening of shops is a sign of normalcy. This process of normalisation in the area started yesterday. Our focus is to assure all citizens residing here is that they must start their normal life now.
Delhi Police Joint Commissioner OP Mishra in Chand Bagh: The opening of shops is a sign of normalcy. This process of normalisation in the area started yesterday. Our focus is to assure all citizens residing here is that they must start their normal life now. pic.twitter.com/qVNlBQ2UvG
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
People here must revive their 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb' which got some kind of dent. We've held discussions with Aman Committee here, made elaborate arrangements in view of all devotees who'll go to offer prayers to mosques today.
Visuals from North-East District's Gokul Puri; No incident of violence has been reported in the last 3 days.
Delhi: Visuals from North-East District's Gokul Puri; No incident of violence has been reported in the last 3 days pic.twitter.com/rlVRMURH5Z
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
"Almost 3,500 PCR calls were received on February 24, the day of the riots. The figure had increased to 7,500 on February 25. All these calls came from the north-east district," says Delhi Police.
The DCP of PCR unit in Delhi Police said that the highest number of calls came from north east district in Delhi on February 24 and 25, on the day of violence. DCP Sharad Sinha said that on February 23, almost 700 PCR calls were received from north east district.
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma visits violence-affected areas of Jaffrabad in Delhi.
Gunman Shahrukh,the man in red t-shirt, who opened fired on Delhi Police during an incident of violence in northeast Delhi, is still on the run. A manhunt has been launched to nab the gunman.
Meanwhile, death toll in Delhi violence has risen to 39. (Total deaths reported at the GTB Hospital - 35, LNJP Hosspital - 3 and JP Hospital - 1)
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal response to allegations against AAP leader Tahir Hussain over Delhi violence and IB staffer Ankit Sharma's murder, says, "No one, be it any party, should be spared if they are responsible for inciting violence. Even if he is a part of my cabinet, he should be punished. If anyone from AAP is found guilty, they should get double the punishment."
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra tweets on IB operative Ankit Sharma's murder:
The autopsy report further stated that the violent mob stabbed Ankit Sharma to death and dragged and dumped his body in a drain. His body was fished out a day later, on Feb 25.
Intelligence Bureau operative Ankit Sharma was brutally stabbed to death during the violence in northeast Delhi. The autopsy report states: "Multiple abrasion.. deep cut.. by sharp edge objects." The panel of doctors, who carried out post mortem, have clearly stated that he was brutally and repeatedly stabbed, leading to his death.
IB staffer Ankit Sharma stabbed multiple times, says autopsy report.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut demands that violence in Delhi must be discussed in Parliament as to how and why it happened despite a strong government at the Centre. "Riots took place in the national capital for three days and could not be controlled despite the fact that there is a strong govt at the Centre. It should be discussed in the next session of Parliament as to how and why it occurred," Raut said.
Visuals: Security personnel remain deployed in Khajoori Khaas and Dayalpur areas of violence-affected North East district.
Delhi: Security personnel remain deployed in Khajoori Khaas and Dayalpur areas of violence-affected North East district pic.twitter.com/TJpIeWrQk8
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2020
East Delhi Municipal Corporation has already initiated steps to clean the streets and repair damaged public properties in riot-affected areas. Other civic agencies are also ensuring the civic amenities to the citizens is restored as soon as possible. Movement of traffic on the highway and connecting roads is returning to normal.
As a confidence-building measure among different sections of the society, Delhi Police has started holding Peace Committee Meetings across Delhi to normalise situation and improve inter-community harmony. Such Peace Committee Meetings would continue till situation normalises. So far, nearly 330 Peace Committee Meetings have been organised in various districts of Delhi in the last two days. Apart from this, meeting with Residents Welfare Associations (RWA) and Market Welfare Associations (MWA) have also been convened in several areas.
Nearly 7,000 Central Para-Military Forces have been deployed in the affected areas of North-East District since February 24. Besides, Delhi Police has also deployed three Special CPs, six Joint CPs, one Additional CP, 22 DCPs, 20 ACPs, 60 Inspectors, 1,200 other ranks and 200 Lady Police under the overall supervision of Commissioner of Police to effectively guide and supervise Police response so as to contain and normalise the situation.
So far, 48 FIRs, pertaining to clashes, loss of lives/property, etc., have already been registered and further FIRs would be registered in due course.
Amit Shah instructed the Delhi Police to provide security to all sections of society irrespective of caste and religion. "Situation is slowly returning to normal. Citizens are requested not to lay credence to any rumour," the Minister appealed.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to citizens not to believe in rumours and fall prey to evil designs of miscreants and groups interested in precipitating communal tension.
Delhi Police issues two mobile numbers — 8750871221 and 8750871227 — for witnesses to contact and share information regarding riots in Delhi.
Delhi Police issued an appeal, urging people and media persons to come forward and give their statements and share pictures and video footage in connection with the violence in northeast Delhi.
Some members of the Muslim community in Chand Bagh in North-East district where violence erupted, managed to save a temple from being vandalised by forming a human chain. ""The temple is around 35 years. The area is dominated by residents from the minority community. Locals -- Hindus and Muslims were alert. They saw to it that no outsider comes here. Not even one stone was pelted at the temple," temple priest Om Prakash said.
Locals distributed food to kin of those who were injured in the recent Delhi violence and recuperating at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital here. "We are distributing food to help people who are coming here to meet or collect bodies of their relatives or a family member. People are also coming from Haryana. Locals leaving here have taken this initiative to help the people at their difficult times," Moosa Alvi, one of the organisers, said.
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