New Delhi, June 1: Protests by Gurjjar community against the killing of their men in police firing in Rajasthan continued for the third day running in and around the Capital. Incidents of traffic blockades, arson and police firing were reported from various parts of the NCR on Friday.
Delhi Incidents of road blockades were reported from various places. In Khajuri Khas in Northeast district, around 200 people assembled at the Khajuri Chowk and took out a protest march till Bhajanpura Chowk. Police officials said that tyres were burnt during the protest and traffic was brought to a standstill along the stretch. The protesters were detained but were released later, police said. Protests and traffic blockades were also reported from Seelampur and Gokal Puri. A large number of Gurjjars assembled at Jantar Mantar as well, shouting slogans against Rajasthan government. In Dallapura in East Delhi mobs resorted to stone pelting at two DTC buses. “The stone pelting resulted in traffic blockade. We have registered a case of rioting,” East Delhi DCP, Ajay Choudhary said. Scene was same in South District as well. Protests were reported in Aya Nagar, Mehrauli-Gurgaon road and Ghitorni, resulting in traffic jams. Police sources said that sensitive areas have been identified and patrolling has been increased.
 | | Gurgaon Personnel of CRPF and Haryana Armed Police Force undertook a flag march after incidents of blockades on Mehrauli-Gurgaon road, Sohna-Gurgaon road and Ballabhgarh road. Protesters also resorted to arson and stone pelting.
Faridabad A Delhi-bound DTC bus was stopped and pelted with stones by a mob at Mewla Maharajpur on NH-2 . After scared passengers vacated the bus, it was set on fire by the protesters. In another incident, a Police Gypsy was set on fire at Ankhir Village. Police had to fire two rounds in air to disperse the mob. Faridabad SSP said that many of the protesters who resorted to rioting and damaged government property have been identified and booked under Sections 149, 158, 333, 353 and 436 of IPC.
Ghaziabad About 125 people assembled on Meerut road and pelted stones at a DTC bus bound for Gurgaon from Bhajanpura, on Meerut road. The mob also stopped another bus and deflated its tyres. The agitators also burned tyres on the roads blocking traffic. “The incident occurred at 10.40 am and the situation was brought under control quickly. We have registered a case of rioting,” Ghaziabad SSP Deepak Ratan said. |