30-35 people threw stones, snatched police loud hailer: FIR on Delhi violence
In a disturbing turn of events, a group of approximately 30-35 people allegedly resorted to violence during an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Central Delhi’s Turkman Gate on Wednesday. According to a First Information Report (FIR) filed in connection with the incident, the group pelted stones at the authorities, causing chaos and disrupting the demolition drive.
The FIR, which was lodged on the complaint of a constable, stated that one person from the group even snatched the government loud-hailer from the constable’s hand and damaged it. This brazen act of vandalism and violence has raised concerns about the safety and security of public servants and the rule of law in the national capital.
The anti-encroachment drive was initiated by the MCD to remove illegal constructions and encroachments in the area. However, the situation took a turn for the worse when a group of locals, allegedly numbering around 30-35, gathered at the site and began pelting stones at the MCD officials and police personnel. The violence was reportedly sparked by the demolition of a structure near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque, which the locals claimed was a place of worship.
The constable who filed the FIR stated that the group of people, including the person who snatched the loud-hailer, were involved in the violence and attempted to disrupt the demolition drive. The police have since arrested five people in connection with the incident and are trying to locate others who were involved in the violence.
The use of violence and intimidation to prevent public authorities from performing their duties is a serious concern and undermines the rule of law. The incident highlights the need for the authorities to take a firm stance against such acts of violence and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
The MCD’s anti-encroachment drive is a necessary step to maintain public order and ensure that illegal constructions and encroachments do not become a nuisance to the general public. However, the drive must be carried out in a fair and transparent manner, with due regard to the rights and interests of all stakeholders.
In this context, the role of the police is crucial in maintaining law and order and preventing violence. The police must take all necessary steps to ensure that public servants, including MCD officials, are able to perform their duties without fear of violence or intimidation.
The incident also highlights the need for community engagement and outreach to prevent such incidents of violence. The authorities must work with local communities to address their concerns and grievances, and ensure that their rights and interests are protected.
In conclusion, the incident of violence during the anti-encroachment drive in Delhi is a disturbing reminder of the challenges faced by public authorities in maintaining law and order. The use of violence and intimidation to prevent public authorities from performing their duties is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. The authorities must take all necessary steps to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and that public servants are able to perform their duties without fear of violence or intimidation.
As the investigation into the incident continues, it is hoped that the authorities will take a firm stance against violence and ensure that justice is served. The incident is a reminder of the need for community engagement and outreach to prevent such incidents of violence, and the importance of maintaining the rule of law in our society.
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