CAA Protests: Protesters started violence, set buses on fire, says Delhi Police over Jamia Millia incident
CAA protests: Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa on Monday addressed the media over the yesterday's incident at Jamia Millia Islamia. He said, "Yesterday around 2 pm protest happened, locals also participated, our staff showed maximum restraint despite provocations. Around 4:30 pm some protesters went towards Mata Mandir marg and set a bus on fire." He added that "There are lot of rumours going around over this incident (violence near Jamia), I appeal to everyone especially students to not believe in rumours. Action will be taken against whoever is involved in this incident." Meanwhile, Randhawa said "Around 30 police personnel received injuries, 2 SHO suffered fractures, one of our personnel is in ICU. 2 FIRs have been registered for rioting and arsoning. Crime Branch will investigate the matter from all angles." https://www.ptcnews.tv/this-police-burnt-buses-is-an-absolute-lie-dcp-chinmoy-biswal-on-jamia-millia-protests-en/ While talking on Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia saying police entered university without permission, Randhawa said that "When we started pushing rowdy elements, they went inside. Police also chased them, stones were being pelted at us. We are doing a detailed investigation." On journalists assaulted while covering protests near Jamia Milia Islamia University, by unidentified persons, Randhawa said "We condemn this incident, we will identify and take strict action against the perpetrators." -PTC News
