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Delhi riots: HC seeks Centre, police, AAP govt response on plea to preserve CCTV footage

With reference to recent violence, Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Centre, police and AAP government on a plea seeking directions to the police to preserve CCTV footage. The plea was filed by the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind which said that cops should be instructed to preserve the videos of the violence.

Delhi riots: HC seeks Centre, police, AAP govt response on plea to preserve CCTV footage
Delhi riots: HC seeks Centre, police, AAP govt response on plea to preserve CCTV footage

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Published : Mar 16, 2020, 1:06 PM IST

Updated : Mar 16, 2020, 2:39 PM IST

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre, police and AAP government on a plea seeking directions to the police to preserve CCTV footage of the recent riots in northeast Delhi.

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the authorities and listed the matter for further hearing on March 27.

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The plea filed by the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind said that Delhi Police should be directed to preserve CCTV footage of the riot affected areas from February 23 to March 1 and should not remove debris without collecting evidence from the site.

It also sought FIRs against those involved in the violence and an SIT comprising retired judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court. (PTI REPORT)

Last Updated : Mar 16, 2020, 2:39 PM IST

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