Noida police on alert after Delhi's Jahangirpuri violence; several injured
Noida, April 17: The Noida Police is on high alert following an incident of violence and stone-pelting in the national capital's Jahangirpuri area, and a flag march was held to create an atmosphere of faith and security for the public.
"After Delhi's sensitive incident, a flag march is underway by police with the goal to create an atmosphere of faith and security for the public. I appeal to the public to maintain peace and not pay heed to rumours," said the Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order), Love Kumar.
Stone-pelting incidents were reported from the Jahangirpuri district of the national capital on Saturday evening during a procession, resulting in clashes between two groups. According to authorities, seven people, including six police officers and a civilian, were injured in the stone-pelting and the clash that followed.
Sub-Inspector Medhalal Meena of the Delhi Police is among the injured. He was shot in the hand and how he was shot is not yet known.
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Furthermore, police have arrested 10 people in connection with the stone-pelting and the violence. According to police sources, more suspects have been identified using CCTV footage and videos on social media and efforts are underway to arrest them.
Police have registered a case under sections relating to rioting, attempt to murder and Arms Act and ten teams of officials from the Crime Branch and Special Cell have been constituted to investigate the matter.
Meanwhile, BJP MP from North-West Delhi Hans Raj Hans visited the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area in the wee hours of Sunday and said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is keeping every minute's track.
"I couldn't sleep; wanted to go and check the situation myself. Union Home Minister is also awake, keeping every minute's track," the BJP MP said. 'The matter will very soon be disclosed and the culprit will be revealed.' he said, adding, "Many agencies and forces are on the case... the matter will very soon be disclosed; who did it and what happened."
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-PTC News
