After the violence erupted over the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction in a rape case on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked the people of the national Capital to “keep calm” and “maintain peace”. Besides, Delhi lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal directed Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take effective measures to ensure peace after incidents of violence were reported from the city.
“I urge everyone to stay calm and maintain peace,” Tweeted the Chief Minister while the l-G said, “I appeal to all to maintain peace and have directed Commissioner of Police to take effective measures to ensure protection of life & property (sic).”
A bus was torched at Northeast Delhi's loni Chowk, allegedly by the followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, police said. A fire engulfed two coaches of the Rewa Express, which was stationed at the Anand Vihar railway station here.
Railway officials said it was not clear if it was a case of arson, adding that an investigation was underway. A special CBI court in Panchkula, Haryana found the Dera Sacha Sauda chief guilty in a rape case. The quantum of punishment will be announced on Monday.
A senior police officer who attended the meeting said that directions have been given to all men and officers of Delhi Police to be on alert and foil any attempt by the anti- social elements to disturb law and order. Prohibitory orders have been issued to restrict the gathering people especially in the areas where supporters of Dera Sachcha Sauda reside, the officer added.
Round the clock patrolling has been ordered by the Special Commissioners of law and Order of South and North Zones. Delhi Police has mounted vigil on the borders of Haryana and all vehicles entering in to the city from the borders are being checked, the officer added.