Though there was no fresh case of violence in Trilokpuri on Sunday, the area remained tense even as curfew imposed on Saturday night continued the next day. As fear gripped Trilokpuri, residents of the area preferred to stay indoors.
Police said that 44 people were arrested till Sunday, while 100 others, including a few juveniles, were detained for questioning. Around 30 people, including 20 police officers, sustained injuries. Six people have sustained bullet injuries. Police have filed 3 FIRs till Sunday.
A large contingent of the Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been deployed to keep vigil in the area. Several rumour mongers and those making hoax calls about the violence have been arrested, senior police official told The Pioneer. An altercation over firecrackers on Diwali night had ensued in communal violence on Friday, which further escalated on Saturday.
“Residents of the area have been making calls about the violence and passing wrong information to the police. They have also been spreading rumours about clashes via social media. A case has been registered against them and they have been arrested,” said a senior police official.
Those ventured out to buy essential household items claimed that some outsiders had stoked communal fire in the area. locals with the help of police organised a peace meeting on Sunday. Various religious leaders participated in the meet.
“Volunteers from various communities and from different blocks have been roped in. They will ensure peace in the area and also spread the correct information. Volunteers will also flag March along with the Delhi police officials. The situation is much better today in the area,” said Dr Parvez Mian, president of Aman Committee, comprising Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians.