21 Men Arrested In Delhi Hanuman Jayanti Violence

Clash between two Groups!

On Saturday evening, a clash took place in Northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area. As per the information, the clash took place between two groups. During the incident around eight policemen and civilians were injured.

As per the latest information, around Twenty-one people have been arrested. The stones were allegedly thrown at a Hanuman Jayanti procession.

Among the arrested men is Aslam, who, the police say, shot at Delhi Police sub-inspector Medalal Meena. A country-made pistol has been recovered from him. Ansar, who allegedly brought four or five people with him and started arguments with procession members near the mosque, has also been arrested. This altercation escalated to stone pelting from both sides.

As per the information, the clash broke out on Saturday evening between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. Both sides have accused the other of initiating the violence.

Further, the information stated that the Muslims in the area have claimed that those participating in the Hanuman Jayanti procession carried weapons and tried to vandalize a mosque. The Participants in the procession admitted that they carried arms but blamed the violence on the Muslims, who they said, threw stones at them.

According to the information, the police have registered a case under sections relating to rioting, attempt to murder, and Arms Act. Ten teams of officers from the Crime Branch and Special Cell have been formed to investigate the matter.

Meanwhile, India is witnessing a major communal clash over the last few days. Many other states including Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and a few other states have been reporting communal riots repeatedly.