Section 163 imposed near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque after stone pelting during an MCD drive; police deploy heavy force and arrest 11 so far.
Heavy police deployment outside Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque near Turkman Gate after Section 163 was imposed ahead of Friday prayers (Photo: File)
NEW DELHI: Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed around Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi, restricting gatherings following the recent stone-pelting incident near the Turkman Gate area, officials said on Friday. The Delhi Police has appealed to people to offer prayers at home.
The stone pelting occurred following a demolition drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near the mosque on Wednesday. In view of Friday prayers, the Delhi Police has deployed more than 1,000 police personnel outside the mosque and in the surrounding areas. Moreover, paramilitary forces and anti-riot vehicles have also been stationed near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque to prevent any untoward incident.
According to the Delhi police, a total of 11 people have so far been arrested in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred during the anti-encroachment drive. On Thursday, Delhi police also confirmed that 30 individuals have been identified for their alleged involvement in the violence. The identification was made using CCTV footage and viral videos circulating on social media. Police teams have launched raids at multiple locations to take the remaining suspects into custody.
A video from a police bodycam, taken before the stone-pelting, was recorded when the encroachments began to be removed. Similar videos are being viewed from police bodycams, which may have captured rioters. In a related development, the Delhi Police is set to issue a summons to Samajwadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi, asking him to join the investigation.
