7,600 Central forces deployed, hundreds arrested: Govt in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that 76 companies (7,600 personnel) of the central armed police forces were deployed at vulnerable points in Delhi and hundreds of miscreants were arrested for their alleged involvement in riots.

The government said authorities were closely monitoring social media platforms to keep rumours and unfounded propaganda in check.

Delhi Police has taken several steps to control the law and order situation in the national capital, Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai said in a written reply.


Police officers along with adequate force, including 76 companies (7,600 personnel) of the central armed police forces, were deployed at vulnerable points, he said. “More than 120 FIRs have been lodged and hundreds of miscreants have been arrested. Investigating officers are collecting CCTV footage and seeking out videos from public to bring the guilty to book. A close watch is being kept on social media platforms which may disseminate rumours and unfounded propaganda,” the minister added.

Rai said prohibitory orders under section 144 of the criminal penal code were imposed in riot-hit areas. “Police forces have conducted flag marches to instill confidence among people. Appeal has been made to maintain peace and not to believe in rumours,” he said.

Meetings of local peace committees, resident welfare associations, market welfare associations, civil society groups, representatives of political parties, etc have been held in the affected areas, the minister said.

In another reply, the government said five people were asked to leave India for violating visa norms by participating in anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests.