2022 Jahangirpuri violence

2022 Jahangirpuri violence
Part of Religious violence in India, Bulldozer politics
Date16 April 2022
Location
C Block, Jahangirpuri, North Delhi
Caused byConflict during Shobha Yatra on Hanuman Jayanti
MethodsArson, Stone Pelting, Shooting
Casualties
Death(s)one(ib officer ankit sharma)
Injuries9 (8 police personnel (1 gunshot injury), 1 civilian)
Arrested25[1]
DamageVehicles burnt during the riot
20 shops and shanty huts demolished by the city in the aftermath
Map

A Hindu–Muslim clash occurred in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on 16 April 2022, in the midst of a Hindu procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The clash took place during the last of three processions organised that day by Bajrang Dal, a right wing Hindu group nationalist organization. The procession, whose members were reportedly brandishing swords and pistols, halted near a mosque where Muslims were holding Ramadan prayers, while blasting music from loudspeakers and shouting abusive slogans.[2][3] A conflict broke out, during which both groups pelted the other with stones and other objects; a few shots were fired as well. A number of people were injured, including a police officer.[4] Twenty three people were arrested, including two juveniles.[5]

On the 19 April, prompted by a complaint from its state president, the Bharatiya Janata Party that controls the local municipal corporation ordered demolition of the houses, shops and structures on the street where riots took place, as they were illegal encroachments.[6] The Supreme Court of India issued a stay order, but some 20 shops and the front of a mosque were demolished, with the drive continuing for over an hour after being stayed by the Supreme Court.[7][8]

  1. ^ Delhi Police writes to ED to probe Ansar under PMLA, The Hindu, 22 April 2022.
  2. ^ Gerry Shih, Anant Guta, Religious clashes across India spark fears of further violence, The Washington Post, 20 April 2022. ProQuest 2652737669
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Newsclick three processions was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Stone pelting, arson at Hanuman Jayanti rally, Delhi Police says situation under control". India Today.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference Hindu two juveniles was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference IE Delhi BJP was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference NDTV Brinda Karat was invoked but never defined (see the help page).