The Delhi Police on Tuesday slapped the stringent National Security Act on five of the accused persons in the violence at Jahangirpuri in Delhi. The anti-terror law allows government to keep the suspects in detention upto a year without any charge.
Among those booked under the stringent law are Ansar, the alleged "main conspirator" behind the violence, and Sonu, who was seen in a video opening fire during the violence.
Over 20 people, including two juveniles, have been arrested so far in connection with the violence which broke out during a procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday. Eight police personnel and a local resident were injured in the clashes.
On Monday evening, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had spoken to Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana over phone and directed him to ensure strict action is taken against those involved in the violence. Senior police officials presented a detailed report to Shah on the security situation in the area.
Jahangirpuri, which was also the epicentre of anti-CAA protests in 2020, is heading towards normalcy amid heavy deployment of security personnel in the violence-hit area. Over 500 police personnel and six companies of additional force have been deployed in the area round the clock. Besides, a total of 80 tear gas gun parties and water cannons have been deployed and drones are also being used in sensitive areas for rooftop surveillance.
Police have closed a road in front of the mosque where the Hanuman Jayanti procession was allegedly attacked.
On Monday, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said that the presence of police personnel in sensitive areas, including Jahangirpuri, will continue till the situation becomes normal.
