The BJP administered North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday demolished several buildings in Jahangirpuri, which saw communal violence a few days ago, despite a Supreme Court order. Following urgent pleas, SC had ordered a stay on demolitions until it examined the legality of NDMC’s claim that the structures were illegal encroachments. However, NDMC continued for … Read more
The Delhi Police organised a meeting at the Jahangirpuri police station on Monday in order to maintain peace and tranquillity in the violence-hit area in the northwestern parts of the city, officials said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Usha Rangnani said the meeting of the Aman Committee was held at the police station at 1.30 … Read more
Hindu and Muslim groups have blamed each other for the Jahangirpuri violence. A delegation of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, a leading Muslim organisation, visited the area on Sunday. The head of the delegation, Mufti Abdul Rajik, appealed to people to maintain peace. One of the members after talking to locals told ET that two of the three … Read more