30-35 people threw stones, snatched police loud hailer: FIR on Delhi violence
A disturbing incident of violence has been reported in Central Delhi’s Turkman Gate area, where a group of around 30-35 people allegedly pelted stones and snatched a police loud hailer during an anti-encroachment drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque on Wednesday. The incident has led to the registration of an FIR, with five people already arrested and the police efforts underway to identify and apprehend the others involved in the violent clashes.
According to the FIR, which was lodged on the complaint of a constable, the violence erupted when the MCD team, accompanied by police personnel, arrived at the scene to carry out the anti-encroachment drive. The drive was aimed at removing illegal encroachments and structures in the area, which had been causing inconvenience to the locals and obstructing the flow of traffic. However, the situation took a turn for the worse when a group of people, allegedly affiliated with the mosque, began to protest against the drive and resorted to stone-pelting.
The FIR states that one person from the crowd snatched the government loud hailer from the constable’s hand and damaged it. The loud hailer is a critical tool used by the police to disperse crowds and maintain law and order, and its snatching and damage have been seen as a serious breach of authority. The constable, in his complaint, has alleged that the group of people not only threw stones but also attempted to intimidate and obstruct the police personnel from performing their duties.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the police personnel, who are often at the receiving end of violence and aggression during such drives. The police have assured that they will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of their personnel and will not hesitate to take action against those who indulge in such violent behavior.
The MCD’s anti-encroachment drive is a part of its efforts to beautify and develop the city, and such drives are often met with resistance from those who have encroached upon public land or are benefiting from the illegal structures. However, the use of violence and intimidation to protest against such drives is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, the authorities have said.
The police have arrested five people in connection with the incident, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the others involved in the violence. The police are reviewing CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts to gather evidence and build a strong case against the accused.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of community leaders and local politicians in such incidents. While the police have not named any specific individual or group, it is alleged that some local leaders may have incited the crowd to protest against the anti-encroachment drive. The police are investigating these allegations and will take action against anyone found to be involved in inciting violence.
In conclusion, the incident of violence during the anti-encroachment drive in Central Delhi’s Turkman Gate area is a disturbing reminder of the challenges faced by the authorities in maintaining law and order in the city. The use of violence and intimidation to protest against such drives is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The police will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of their personnel and will not hesitate to take action against those who indulge in such violent behavior.
The incident also highlights the need for community leaders and local politicians to play a constructive role in maintaining peace and harmony in the city. Instead of inciting violence and aggression, they should work with the authorities to address the concerns of the local community and find amicable solutions to the problems faced by the city.
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