Jahangirpuri Police initially pacified situation but a group started firing on us says injured cop
New Delhi Apr 17 PTI Sub Inspector Medhalal who sustained a bullet injury in the clashes in northwest Delhis Jahangirpuri on Sunday said police had initially pacified the situation but a group from C-Block started pelting stones and fired on the security personnelRecalling the turn of events Medhalal 50 posted at the Jahangirpuri Police Station said he was walking along with the Shobha Yatra in the area on the ocassion of Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday He said when the procession reached C-Block some of those standing near a mosque got into an argument with the participants of the procession over alleged sloganeering by the latterThe argument soon turned violent with stones pelted from each sides We tried to control the situation The two sparring groups were separated and guarded by the police to ensure peace the injured officer told PTIWhile those part of the procession were sent away towards G-Block those standing near the mosque were asked to stay put at C-Block But those standing at C-Block started pelting stones and came out with lathis in their hands he saidOne of them also targeted police personnel and opened fire on our side A bullet hit me but I was conscious and told myself there was no need to worry and that I would be safe Later I was admitted to Babu Jagjivan Ram hospital Medhalal addedThe police officer also said in his 29 years of police career he had faced many challenges but never sustained a bullet injury until nowAsked how he broke the news to his family the sub inspector said his family members initially thought he was joking but realisation hit them when they saw the development on televisionI called up my family from the hospital to inform them about my injuries but they did not trust me initially It was only when they watched the news channels they realised the gravity of the situation They immediately made a video call and inquired about my health he saidMedhalal is currently recuperating at homeThe Jahangirpuri clashes had left eight policemen and a local injuredPTI AMP SRY
New Delhi Apr 17 PTI Sub Inspector Medhalal who sustained a bullet injury in the clashes in northwest Delhis Jahangirpuri on Sunday said police had initially pacified the situation but a group from C-Block started pelting stones and fired on the security personnelRecalling the turn of events Medhalal 50 posted at the Jahangirpuri Police Station said he was walking along with the Shobha Yatra in the area on the ocassion of Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday He said when the procession reached C-Block some of those standing near a mosque got into an argument with the participants of the procession over alleged sloganeering by the latterThe argument soon turned violent with stones pelted from each sides We tried to control the situation The two sparring groups were separated and guarded by the police to ensure peace the injured officer told PTIWhile those part of the procession were sent away towards G-Block those standing near the mosque were asked to stay put at C-Block But those standing at C-Block started pelting stones and came out with lathis in their hands he saidOne of them also targeted police personnel and opened fire on our side A bullet hit me but I was conscious and told myself there was no need to worry and that I would be safe Later I was admitted to Babu Jagjivan Ram hospital Medhalal addedThe police officer also said in his 29 years of police career he had faced many challenges but never sustained a bullet injury until nowAsked how he broke the news to his family the sub inspector said his family members initially thought he was joking but realisation hit them when they saw the development on televisionI called up my family from the hospital to inform them about my injuries but they did not trust me initially It was only when they watched the news channels they realised the gravity of the situation They immediately made a video call and inquired about my health he saidMedhalal is currently recuperating at homeThe Jahangirpuri clashes had left eight policemen and a local injuredPTI AMP SRY
