New Delhi: Twenty people have been arrested in Delhi in connection with clashes related to Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. Police said three handguns and five swords were seized from the suspects. The accused were produced in court today. Among those arrested was Aslam, who opened fire on Delhi Police sub-inspector Medalal Meena. A handgun was found in his possession. Eight policemen and a civilian were injured in the violence yesterday evening.
The Crime Branch is investigating the clashes related to the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. According to the FIR, violence erupted over the Sobha Yatra. There is a conspiracy behind the violence.
Extreme vigilance continues in Delhi in the wake of the clashes. Police said the situation in Jahangirpuri was under control. Apart from the Delhi Police, the Union Army has also been deployed. Police said at a high-level peace meeting chaired by the DCP in the North West that both sides should maintain peace and conduct an impartial inquiry.
Police said they were looking into the CCTV footage and footage circulating on social media and were looking for more suspects. Apart from Delhi, police are on high alert in UP and Haryana.
