Jahangirpuri violence: Plea in SC seeks CJI intervention; prime accused a history-sheeter, say cops | Top points

Twenty-one people have been taken into police custody so far in the Jahangirpuri violence case. The clash broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening.

As many as 21 people have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening.

Here are the top developments around the incident:

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1. A communal violence broke out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday. According to the police, stones were pelted and several vehicles were set ablaze. Many, including several police personnel, were injured in the violence. Swords and weapons were allegedly brandished at the procession.

2. A plea, seeking the intervention of the Chief Justice of India, has been filed in the Supreme Court.

3. Seven-eight rounds of bullets were also fired during the violence, in which Delhi Police sub-inspector Medalal Meena was injured. Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh visited Asthana Medalal Meena and assured him of all support from the department.

4. Paramilitary forces were sent to Jahangirpuri to bring the situation under control. The Centre deployed around 200 Rapid Action Force personnel along with the Delhi Police.