Delhi police have detained five people and registered an FIR in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred during a demolition drive in Old Delhi.
Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police Nidhin Valsan said that the demolition was carried out by the Delhi Municipal Corporation in pursuance of the directions of the Delhi High Court.
He said five police personnel have been injured in the incident. He said the FIR is filed under sections related to rioting, assault on a government servant, and obstruction of a public servant in performing their duty.
“Police barricading had been put in place, and a crowd of about 30 to 35 people had gathered at Turkman Gate, raising slogans against the police administration,” the FIR read.
“However, the crowd did not comply and continued to raise slogans, broke barricades and began indulging in rioting,” it said.
The situation escalated when some people allegedly pelted stones at police personnel, leaving at least five policemen, including the station house officer (SHO), injured. The injured were taken in a government vehicle to LNJP Hospital, where they were admitted and treated.