Two more persons were arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with Jahangirpuri communal clashes that took place last week, officers said on Monday. DCP(Northwest) Usha Rangnani said the accused have been identified as 36-year-old Sheikh Hameed and Sonu, 28, both residents of C-Block.
Police said that Mr. Hameed is a scrap dealer and during interrogation, he allegedly disclosed that he had supplied bottles which were used for pelting during the incident.
As regards Sonu, the DCP said that he was the person whose video was being circulated on April 17 on social media where he is seen wearing a blue kurta and opening fire during the violence. Earlier in the day, when a police team of the Northwest Delhi district visited Sonu’s home on CD Park Road to search for him and question his family members, the latter allegedly pelted stones on the police party. The DCP said that one person has been detained in connection with the incident and a case has been lodged.
