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Handling of the riots by Delhi Police
[edit]The Delhi Police's ability to maintain the law and order and bring the peace back in riot-affected areas has been questioned multiple times via various sources. The police allegedly took no action even though present when the violence resulted in murders. They remained lax in deploying policemen on 23 February, when multiple intelligence reports requested for more forces to prevent the tense situation (created by Mishra's speech) from escalating further. Victims of the riot reported that the police did not respond promptly when called, claiming that the officers were busy.[1][2][3] Other reports also suggested that the police beat up residents of riot-affected areas.[4] In one of the incidents whose video was released in social media, a group of young mens assaulted by the police were lying on the floor and are singing National anthem of India after being asked by the policemen. It was reported later, that one of the boys in the video had died. Their family claimed that the men were detained in the lockup and beaten further leading to the custodial death of one.[5]
The lack of the police's prompt availability may be attributed to the large police force deployed to line the roads for Trump's visit. The police had reportedly informed the Ministry of Home Affairs of the shortfall of policeman available for immediately controlling the violence,[6] but this was denied by the Ministry.[7]
When the Delhi High Court bench ordered Delhi Police to file FIRs against the people whose speeches triggered the riots, the Police and the government remarked that they had consciously not done so, citing that arresting them would not restore immediate peace. They further informed the court that they would need more time to investigate the matter.[8]
When a team of lawyers visited Jagatpuri police station to visit the anti-CAA protestors detained by the police, they were reportedly abused by police personnel.[9] The lawyers then wrote to the Delhi commissioner of police, demanding action against the officer who assaulted them.[10]
- ^ Gettleman, Jeffrey; Raj, Suhasini; Loke, Atul (2020-02-27). "As New Delhi Counts the Dead, Questions Swirl About Police Response". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ "Delhi violence: Police sat on six intel warnings to step up security". The Times of India. Feb 27, 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ Ali, Ahmad (2020-02-26). "'Crippled' police fail to act in Delhi riots, says former cop". AA. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ Slater, Joanna. "Criticism of police grows after mob violence kills nearly 40 in India's capital". Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ "Man Filmed Being Assaulted by Cops Dies, Family Claim He Was Beaten Up in Lock-up". News18. Feb 29, 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ "Delhi Police says shortage of forces lead to spread of violence, deploys 1,000 personnel in riot-hit areas as toll climbs to nine". Firstpost. Feb 25, 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ Affairs, Spokesperson, Ministry of Home (2020-02-26). "As against cited shortages of police personnel in Delhi, it is stated that there is adequate strength of forces on ground since this Monday. Based on professional assessment, 73 Coys of CAPFs deployed in addition to 40 Coys of @DelhiPolice. Situation under control". @PIBHomeAffairs. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Mathur, Aneesha (February 27, 2020). "Delhi Police tells high court FIRs on hate speeches need more time, atmosphere not right". India Today. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ "Delhi: Lawyers allegedly get beaten up by policemen for seeking release of anti-CAA protestor". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ "Lawyers demand action against police over assault". The Hindu. 2020-02-28. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-02-29.