In Turkman Gate violence, 3 more arrested

Three more persons were arrested on Saturday for their alleged involvement in throwing stones at police personnel near Turkman Gate during an anti-encroachment drive around the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque on January 7.

With the arrest of Mohammad Naved, Mohammad Faiz and Mohammad Ubaidulla – all local residents – 16 people have so far been arrested in the case.

DCP Nidhin Valsan said a hunt is on for around 10 more stone-pelters.

Trouble began after social media posts falsely claimed that the mosque was being demolished, prompting a mob to gather and later pelt stones and bottles at police personnel and MCD workers.