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Delhi Police has taken strict action in the matter of fierce ruckus, stone pelting and damage to public property during the ‘Parliament March’ of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar area of the capital Delhi. Police have registered an FIR against unknown miscreants under serious sections of violence, vandalism and attack on policemen. From a reporter’s point of view, the Crime Branch and Special Cell of Delhi Police have started scanning the footage of dozens of CCTV cameras to expose these miscreants who are defying the security arrangements of Central Delhi.
How did the ruckus start at CP and Jantar Mantar?
The situation suddenly turned violent when security forces stopped protesters at Jantar Mantar who were trying to march towards Parliament House without police permission:
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Broke barricades and pelted stones: The protesters not only overthrew the police barricades but also became aggressive and started pelting stones at the policemen.
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Demolition in Connaught Place: A section of the protesting crowd moved towards the Inner and Outer Circle (CP), where shop windows were broken, buses were targeted and boards outside shops were uprooted.
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Panic among shopkeepers: Due to the sudden vandalism and disturbance in Connaught Place, the most important business hub of Delhi, traders hastily closed their shops.
Which sections were used in Delhi Police’s FIR?
Several stringent sections of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS) have been added to the FIR lodged at Sansad Marg and Connaught Place police stations in New Delhi district:
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Obstructing government work and assault: Sections for attacking policemen and obstructing their duty.
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Damage to Public Property (PDPP Act): Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act for the damage caused to buses, barricades and shops.
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Unlawful assembly and disturbance: Allegations of gathering crowd without permission in violation of section 163 (old 144) of BNSS.
Identification through CCTV and digital evidence
According to senior Delhi Police officials, special teams have been formed to identify the miscreants:
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CCTV and video footage: The footage of hundreds of CCTV cameras, drone footage and media cameras installed at Connaught Place and Sansad Marg are being scrutinized.
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Facial Recognition: Using FRS technology, the main conspirators and miscreants who indulged in stone pelting and sabotage are being identified.
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Dozens in custody so far: Police had detained many protesters from the spot, after interrogating them, efforts are on to bring out the names of other organizers.
The administration has made it clear that any culprit who disturbs law and order in the capital and causes damage to public property will not be spared.