The houses of the five main accused — who are still on the run — have been locked up ever since the riots in Trilokpuri area started.
A group of five, including three Muslims and two Hindus, were consuming liquor near Mata Ki Chowki and reportedly triggered the violence after which stone pelting began.The police officers are keeping a constant eye on the area where they reside and various teams have been formed to nab them.Meanwhile, another group of five was arrested on Tuesday. They have had a reputation of being anti-social elements in the area.
Mukesh, alias Bakra: Resident of Block 28. He has eight cases registered against him, three at Trilokpuri and five at Mayur Vihar. He has been booked under sections of assaulting and deterring public servant from discharge of duty, causing hurt by dangerous weapons, rape, criminal intimidation, wrongful restraint, culpable homicide, committing affray, excise act and trespassing house with intention to cause hurt.
Rakesh, alias Rand: Resident of Block 28. Involved in over 11 cases of causing hurt with deadly weapon, wrongful restraint, arms act, punishment for theft, assault in attempt to commit theft of property, dishonestly receiving stolen property, assault to a women with intent to outrage her modesty, culpable homicide and criminal intimidation. Cases are mostly lodged in Mayur Vihar police station, Trilokpuri and lajpat Nagar.
Gaurav: Resident of Block 48. His father and brother have also been arrested with regard to the riot incident. Arms were also recovered from their house. He was involved in four cases of making preparations to commit dacoity, assembling for purpose of committing dacoity and excise act at Mayur Vihar, Pandav Nagar and Hazrat Nizamuddin.