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Jahangirpuri Violence Live Updates: Amit Shah directs Delhi Police to take strict action against culprits

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 18, 2022, 23:14:26 IST

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Jahangirpuri Violence Live Updates: Amit Shah directs Delhi Police to take strict action against culprits

Union home minister Amit Shah has directed Delhi Police officials to take strict action against culprits in Jahangirpuri violence case and “set an example so that such incidents are not repeated”. Meanwhile, accused Sonu alias Imam alias Yunus — who allegedly opened fire on April 16 — was brought to Jahangirpuri police station in Delhi. Stay with TOI for all updates:

16:10 (IST) Apr 18

Jahangirpuri violence: An altercation between the two groups erupted, now what was the altercation and why it happened, saying anything on this before concluding the investigation will not be right, says Delhi CP Rakesh Asthana

16:01 (IST) Apr 18

Legal action will be taken against those who are found spreading misinformation, Delhi CP Rakesh Asthana on reports that flags were installed at a mosque

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15:58 (IST) Apr 18

As of now, three fire arms recovered. A forensic examination will be done on the recovery. Restrictions in the Jahangirpuri area were imposed to create a sense of safety. The police deployment will be decreased after the situation gets better: Delhi CP Rakesh Asthana

15:45 (IST) Apr 18

Delhi: In order to maintain peace & tranquility in the area, Aman Committee meeting was organised in PS Jahangirpuri at 1.30pm. All members were asked to appeal to their respective communities to maintain harmony & not pay heed to rumours, says DCP North West Usha Rangnani

15:41 (IST) Apr 18

Four teams of forensics examined the spot today. 14 teams of police are investigating the case from different angles. The investigation is in the initial phase. A total of 21 people were arrested & some others are on remand

Delhi CP Rakesh Asthana on Jahangirpuri violence

15:19 (IST) Apr 18

'Not discriminating with anyone', says Delhi Police chief over allegations of one-sided probe

Refuting all allegations of the investigation of Jahangirpuri communal violence being one sided and only members of one particular community being targetted, the Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said the police was not discriminating with anyone.

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14:58 (IST) Apr 18

23 held for Jahangirpuri violence; stones thrown on cops by family of suspect.

14:57 (IST) Apr 18

"Let me see the situation," Mayank Bansal, additional DCP on being asked if there was fresh stone-pelting in the area.

14:49 (IST) Apr 18

The recent media report of fresh stone pelting is an exaggeration of facts. It was a minor, one-off incident. Legal action is being taken. One person has been detained: Delhi Police

14:20 (IST) Apr 18

A video was being circulated on Apr 17 in social media showing a man opening fire during riot in Jahangirpuri area on Apr 16. Police team had gone to his house in CD Park road in his search & for examination of his family members. The family members pelted two stones on them in retaliation. Legal action is being taken. One person is detained. The situation is completely under control: DCP North-West Dist

14:04 (IST) Apr 18

Delhi police scanning social media to curb misinformation: Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana

13:46 (IST) Apr 18

Rapid Action Force & Police deployed in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area

13:37 (IST) Apr 18

Heavy police presence at Jahangirpuri following the incident of violence on Hanuman Jayanti

13:36 (IST) Apr 18

Some people are trying to disturb peace through the medium of social media. We are monitoring social media closely, and legal action will be taken against those who are found spreading misinformation. Public should not pay heed to rumours: Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana

13:35 (IST) Apr 18

Action will be taken against any person found guilty irrespective of their class, creed, community & religion: Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Jahangirpuri violence

13:12 (IST) Apr 18

23 accused arrested till now. 9 people incl police personnel & one civilian received injuries during the incident. Analysis of CCTV footage & digital media is being done. FSL teams have visited scene of crime today: Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Jahangirpuri violence

13:00 (IST) Apr 18

Delhi Police chief visits cop injured in Jahangirpuri violence, assures him all support

Delhi Police chief Rakesh Asthana visited sub-inspector Meda Lal, who was injured during the communal violence in Jahangirpuri, and assured him the department would provide him all support, officials said Monday. The police commissioner enquired about Lal's wellbeing and told him that the entire force is proud of his courage and sense of duty which helped in quickly controlling the unruly mob, according to a statement.

12:34 (IST) Apr 18

Delhi Police Crime Branch to probe Jahangirpuri violence case

The case of communal clashes in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri will be investigated by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, an official said here on Monday. "The case has been transferred to the Crime Branch," a senior police official told IANS. The development comes just a day after Special Commissioner of Police Dependra Pathak had said that teams from northwest district police and the Crime Branch are jointly working on the case.

10:52 (IST) Apr 18

Delhi: FSL team conducts an investigation in the Jahangirpuri violence case. Violence erupted in the area on the evening of April 16, during a procession on Hanuman Jayanti

10:19 (IST) Apr 18

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