New Delhi Apr 18 PTI Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said 23 people from both the communities have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence and refuted claims that attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a mosque during Hanuman Jayanti processionDuring a media briefing Asthana asserted that those involved in the violent clashes will not be spared irrespective of class creed or religionNo there was no attempt to hoist any saffron flag at the mosque during the procession Asthana said when asked if the clashes broke out after attempts were made by some to hoist the flagSeveral politicians and social media users had alleged that some people tried to hoist a flag on a local mosque in Jahangirpuri that led to stone pelting and violenceClashes had broken out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the citys Jahangirpuri area on Saturday in which nine policemen and a civilian was injuredThe investigation into the Saturday clashes has been handed over to the Crime Branch and 14 teams have been formed to take it forward Asthana said adding that four forensics teams also visited the spot to gather evidenceNotning that some people were trying to spread rumours on social media to keep the situation tense the Delhi Police chief appealed to people to ignore themThose trying to disrupt the atmosphere through social media will also not be spared he saidWe are analysing the social media and if required those spreading false news misinformation or tweeting any rumour with an intention to disturb the environment will not be spared and legal action will be taken against them he said The probe will cover all angles through the analysis of CCTV footage and digital inputs he saidRecalling the incident on Saturday Asthana said around 415 pm a procession had started on the occasion of Hanuman JayantiThe routes taken were traditional and around 615 pm those in front of the procession moved ahead However those who were following them stopped after getting into a heated argument following which stones were pelted Asthan saidThe police chief lauded the effort of the force saying this shows that the personnel separated both the groups and saved public from getting injuredWe have registered a case and 23 people from both communities have been held so far Eight among them have previous criminal records he saidHe said three firearms and five swords have also been seized from the accused so farElaborating about the probe he said digital evidence and its thorough analysis is being done based on the footage of CCTV camerasBased on that more people have been identified and legal action will be taken against them after their interrogation he saidSocial media video footage digital evidence received will be investigated from all the angles he said assuring that no one who is directly or indirectly involved in the incident will not be spared Intelligence Fusion of Strategic Operations IFSO unit of Delhi Polices Special Cell has been given the responsibility to identify those involved in the case by doing a thorough and detailed analysis of digital evidence after collecting necessary evidence and accordingly legal action will be taken against them he said PTI AMP NIT VIT TDS TDS

New Delhi Apr 18 PTI Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana Monday said 23 people from both communities have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence and asserted that those involved will not be spared irrespective of class creed or religion The city police chief also denied claims that attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a local mosque in Jahangirpuri during the Hanuman Jayanti processionHe told a press conference here that some people were trying to spread rumours on social media to keep the situation tense and appealed to people to ignore them The investigation into the Saturday clashes has been handed over to the Crime Branch and 14 teams have been formed to take it forward he said adding four forensics teams also visited the spot to gather evidence The probe will cover all angles through analysis of CCTV footage and digital inputs he said PTI AMP VIT TIR TIR

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Sunday late night visited a sub-inspector's residence who sustained a bullet injury during the violence in Jahangirpuri, and assured him of full support from the department.

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 [India], April 17 (ANI): One more accused has been arrested in connection with clashes that broke out in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday, taking the total number of arrests so far to 21.