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The roots of the Jahangirpuri violence: A quick look at what led to violent clashes in north west Delhi
Jahangirpuri violence: A day after violence broke out between two groups in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, nine people have been held so far. Police have lodged a case under sections 147, 148, 149, 186, 353, 332, 323, 427, 436, 307, 120B IPC read with 27 Arms Act. During the violence nine people, including eight policemen were injured. The clashes were first reported in Block B and C area near Kushal cinema at around 5 to 5:30 p.m. Several teams of the Delhi Police are investigating as to how the violence erupted. Around 5-6 police personnel and a couple of civilians were injured in the untoward incident. All police units across all districts in the National Capital Region (NCR) have been placed under high alert after the communal violence. Delhi Police Commissioner has warned of stringent action against the rioters and said there is additional police force deployment across NCR. Severe clashes between two communities took place in Jahangirpuri area of north-west Delhi on Saturday evening when a 'Shobha Yatra' was being taken out on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
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