
Delhi Police registers FIR after Connaught Place violence leaves 118 officers injured during 'Sansad Chalo' protest. Security stepped up across the capital, barricades erected.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons after violence, stone-pelting and vandalism of police vehicles during a protest near Regal Cinema at Connaught Place, sources said Tuesday.
Protesters attacked police personnel with stones and damaged several vehicles during the unrest at the Outer Circle, a police source said. Efforts are underway to identify those involved using CCTV footage, video recordings and other electronic evidence, the source added.
Security has been heightened across several parts of the national capital after clashes between protesters and security personnel during a "Sansad Chalo" march. Over 118 police personnel were injured and police vehicles were damaged in the incident.
Police have intensified security in New Delhi, Central, North, South, South West and South East districts and other vulnerable areas, the source said. Multi-layered barricades have been erected at strategic points. Vehicle checking has been increased and patrolling intensified. Additional personnel have been deployed around key government buildings, major intersections and protest-prone areas.
Police said adequate arrangements have been made to maintain law and order. They appealed to people to cooperate with security personnel and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information on social media.
Investigation into Monday's violence is underway. Legal action will be taken against those found involved in vandalism, assault on police personnel and damage to public property, a senior police officer said.
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