New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Three more accused have been arrested in the Turkman Gate stone-pelting case, bringing the total number of arrests to 16, Delhi Police said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Naved, Mohammad Faiz and Mohammad Ubaidullah. All three are residents of Turkman Gate.Earlier on Friday, two people were arrested in connection with the case.The case dates back to January 7, when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive against …
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New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Majeed Memon on Friday reacted to Salman Khurshid’s remarks supporting the demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in central Delhi, stating that the Congress leader’s comments reflected his personal opinion and not necessarily the official stand of the Congress party.Responding to Khurshid’s backing of the government action, Memon said, “This is Salman Khurshid’s personal view. Anyone can express their opinion, and he has shared hi…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Religious leader Karauli Shankar Mahadev, also known as Karauli Sarkar, on Friday commented on the controversy over slogans raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), saying that instead of declaring India a Hindu rashtra, it should be declared a Sanatan nation.Speaking to IANS, he said, “Because of such anti-national activities (JNU incident), there are repeated demands to declare the country a Hindu nation. I repeatedly say that while talking about declaring a Hindu n…
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) Islamic Centre of India Chairman, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, on Thursday raised objections to Bihar jewellery shop owners’ decision to deny entry to customers with covered faces, including those wearing hijabs and masks, saying that such a move is against the law of the country. This is the first time such a measure has been implemented in Bihar.Speaking to IANS, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli said the issue primarily concerns the hijab, which he described …
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday intensified its search for YouTuber Salman in connection with the violence that erupted during the Municipal Corporation’s demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area. According to police sources, Salman allegedly attempted to disrupt peace by using social media platforms. He is accused of calling upon locals to gather at the site during the demolition drive.The investigation has also revealed that some influential peopl…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The violence that occurred during Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Ilahi mosque in Turkman Gate broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, after a group of protestors assembled at the spot, defied police instructions and engaged in stone-pelting at them, according to the FIR lodged by a police constable stationed in the area. The copy of FIR, accessed by IANS, documents the sequence of events, right from police barricading of the encroache…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Reacting to the MCD-led demolition drive carried out near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Vice President Malik Motasim Khan on Wednesday said that the matter is currently before the court and, until a verdict is delivered, the authorities should exercise restraint. Speaking to IANS, Malik Motasim Khan said, “The basic point is that the matter is pending before the court. Until a decision comes from the court, the Municipal Corporat…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested five people in connection with the stone-pelting incident during the demolition drive near a mosque, officials said.The incident occurred near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area, close to Ramlila Ground, where authorities launched an anti-encroachment operation.According to officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the drive was conducted to clear unauthorised structures from land adjoining the mosque and nearby areas,…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the stone-pelting incident that took place during a demolition drive near a mosque in Old Delhi, asserting that the action was carried out strictly against encroachments in accordance with a High Court order. They said those responsible for creating chaos and attacking security personnel must be dealt with firmly under the law.The incident occurred near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area, close to the Ramlila Groun…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Reacting to the stone-pelting incident during a demolition drive near a mosque in Old Delhi, BJP MP Yogender Chandolia on Wednesday said that while all religions are respected, encroachment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Speaking to IANS, Yogender Chandolia said, “We respect all religions, but encroachment will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Whoever is responsible, there will be no encroachment in Delhi. Whatever action is required must be tak…