30-35 people threw stones, snatched police loud hailer: FIR on Delhi violence
In a shocking incident of violence, a group of around 30-35 people allegedly pelted stones at police personnel during an anti-encroachment drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Central Delhi’s Turkman Gate on Wednesday. The incident has led to the registration of an FIR, which states that one person even snatched the government loud-hailer from a constable’s hand and damaged it.
According to the FIR, lodged on a constable’s complaint, the violence erupted when the MCD team, accompanied by police personnel, arrived at the scene to conduct an anti-encroachment drive. The drive was aimed at removing illegal encroachments and structures in the area. However, the situation took a turn for the worse when a group of people, reportedly residents of the area, gathered and started pelting stones at the police and MCD officials.
The FIR states that the group of people, estimated to be around 30-35, started throwing stones and bricks at the police personnel, forcing them to take cover. The constable who lodged the complaint stated that one person from the group snatched the government loud-hailer from his hand and damaged it. The loud-hailer is a critical piece of equipment used by police to disperse crowds and maintain law and order.
The violence and stone-pelting continued for some time, causing chaos and panic in the area. The police personnel, however, managed to bring the situation under control and restored order in the area. Five people have been arrested in connection with the violence, and the police are trying to locate others who were involved in the incident.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order in the city, particularly during sensitive operations like anti-encroachment drives. The use of violence and intimidation by a group of people to resist the drive is unacceptable and poses a significant threat to public safety and order.
The MCD’s anti-encroachment drive is a critical initiative aimed at removing illegal structures and encroachments that have sprung up in various parts of the city. These encroachments not only pose a threat to public safety but also lead to congestion, pollution, and other urban problems. The drive is essential to restore the city’s infrastructure and ensure that public spaces are used for the benefit of all citizens.
The police and MCD officials have been working tirelessly to identify and remove encroachments, but they often face resistance and violence from those who have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. The incident near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by these officials and the need for greater public cooperation and support in maintaining law and order.
The registration of the FIR and the arrest of five people in connection with the violence are welcome steps towards holding those responsible accountable for their actions. The police must continue to investigate the incident and identify all those involved in the violence, ensuring that they face the full force of the law.
In conclusion, the incident of violence near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Central Delhi’s Turkman Gate is a disturbing reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order in the city. The use of violence and intimidation by a group of people to resist an anti-encroachment drive is unacceptable and poses a significant threat to public safety and order. The police and MCD officials must continue to work together to maintain law and order, and the public must cooperate and support these efforts to ensure that the city remains a safe and orderly place for all citizens.
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