New Delhi: Five people, including four juveniles, were arrested in connection with the recent communal tension in Delhi's Hauz Qazi locality.
A total of 17 people have been arrested in the case to date.
A few days ago, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik along with other senior officials of Delhi Police visited the area. During his visit, he assured the residents that culprits will not be spared. He had also held talks with people from both the communities as a part of the confidence-building measure.
On Sunday, a fruit seller, Sanjeev Gupta, had an argument with Aas Mohammad, who had parked his car outside his home. As the argument escalated, Aas Mohammad allegedly brought people with him and attacked the house of Sanjeev Gupta, who called the police.
As Aas Mohammad was called for questioning, a group demanded his release outside the police station. The group later attacked a temple in the neighborhood and vandalized statues.
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