According to officials, several policemen were also injured in stone pelting. A senior police officer said that there was a clash between the two communities. We have deployed adequate forces and senior officers are also present on the spot. The situation is under control now. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to top officials of Delhi Police and directed them to take necessary action in the wake of Jahangirpuri violence. Home Minister Shah spoke to the Commissioner and Special Commissioner (Law and Order) of Delhi Police and directed them to take necessary action.
Delhi Police Commissioner tweeted that the situation is under control. He tweeted, ‘The situation in Northwest Delhi incident is under control. Additional forces have been deployed in Jahangirpuri and other sensitive areas. Senior officers have been asked to remain in the field, monitor the law and order situation and do patrolling. Strict action will be taken against the rioters. Citizens are requested not to pay heed to rumors and fake news on social media.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony. Arvind Kejriwal said that it is the responsibility of the central government to maintain peace and order in the national capital. He appealed to the people to maintain peace and order.
CM Kejriwal has spoken to the Lieutenant Governor regarding this. Kejriwal tweeted, ‘Spoke to LG sahib. He has assured that every step is being taken to ensure peace and the guilty will not be spared.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has demanded an immediate investigation, describing the incident of stone pelting on Hanuman Jayanti procession as a big conspiracy. He tweeted, ‘Today on the occasion of Hanuman birth anniversary, stone pelting incident took place in Jahangirpuri Delhi… This is happening under a big conspiracy in the capital Delhi, and the culprits should be punished with the strictest punishment. The most appeal is to maintain goodwill.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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