Delhi Police Chief Meets Cop Injured In Violence, Assures Support

Delhi violence: Sub-Inspector Meda Lal had suffered the injury during the violent clashes during a religious procession on Hanuman Jayanti.

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana late on Sunday visited the sub-inspector's residence who sustained a bullet injury during the violence in Jahangirpuri, and assured him of full support from the department.

Sub-Inspector Meda Lal of Jahangirpuri Police Station had suffered the injury during the violent clashes that took place between two communities during a religious procession on April 16 evening.

Mr Asthana enquired about Mr Lal's well-being and said that the entire force is proud of the courage he displayed at the site of violence.

"CP Delhi visited Sub-Inspector Meda Lal of Police Station Jahangirpuri at his residence and enquired about his well being. CP, Delhi informed SI Meda Lal that the entire Force is proud of his courage and sense of duty, which helped in quickly controlling the unruly mob," said a statement by the Delhi police.