Violence broke out during the demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. 5 policemen including 2 ACP were injured in stone pelting by miscreants. Police have said that the situation is under control, while internet services have been affected and a period of political allegations and counter-allegations has also started.
New Delhi: Violence suddenly broke out on Wednesday night during the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar in the capital Delhi. Some miscreants participating in the protest pelted stones and bottles at the police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, injuring five policemen, including two ACPs. Police say that the situation is now under control, but additional security forces have been deployed in the entire area. Investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
Violence broke out at night, police released tear gas shells
According to the information, the situation suddenly deteriorated around 8:30 pm around Sansad Marg and Tolstoy Marg. According to police, some miscreants threw big stones and water bottles at the security forces. There have also been reports of some people attacking with sticks.
The police took limited action and released a few tear gas shells to control the situation. After this the crowd was dispersed. Police claim that some unruly elements had joined the protest, who tried to spoil the atmosphere. According to the police, two ACPs, two inspectors and another policeman were injured in the incident.
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Allegations of waving weapons, internet services also affected
Information has also come to light quoting sources that during the uproar, some people also waved sharp objects like swords and Khukris. However, official investigation is ongoing in this regard. After the incident, there were reports of internet services being affected in Jantar Mantar and some surrounding areas. At the same time, the police is also investigating how the messaging activities continued despite the network disruption and whether any instructions were shared to spread violence.
Congress accused the government, opposition leaders reached Jantar Mantar
After the incident, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal accused the government of disrupting internet services around Jantar Mantar. He said that this created an atmosphere of chaos and called it an attack on freedom of expression. He also alleged that the government is trying to suppress the voice of the youth. At the same time, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, senior leader Saurabh Bhardwaj and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Maji also reached the protest site and talked to the protesters.
Delhi Police has appealed to the citizens to maintain peace. Officials say that at present the situation is normal at Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place and Tolstoy Marg, but heavy police force has been deployed as a precaution.
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