Delhi cop cremated with state honours
He said that US president’s programme remained intact despite the fact that dharna and demonstrations were being held across the country and in the national capital.
“Neither prime minister nor home minister is speaking. It is very unfortunate that such big incidents have happened, 10-15 people lost lives in Delhi. Nobody knows what is happening in the country. The country is running in such a state, which is a serious concern,” he said. He appealed that there should not be violence.
BJP spokesperson Mukesh Pareek said the incidents in Delhi are condemnable. It is the lies and baseless statements made against CAA at Shaheen Bagh, which resulted to the incidents in Delhi. The police have controlled the violence and because of home ministers timely action peace has prevailed. “Action should be taken against those from any party, who makes provoking statements. The opposition should not make f alse st atements against CAA,” he said.
Pareek said Trump visit has been successful and the way he appreciated India and its people has increased respect. The US president has appreciated the work done by PM Modi. He assured that US will stand by India against terror. Trump visit to Ashram show his respect towards Mahatma Gandhi, he added.
JAIPUR: Delhi Police head constable Rattan Lal, who died during clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act ( CAA) i n North-east Delhi on Monday, was cremated with full state honours on Wednesday in his native village, Tihavali, in Sikar district.
According to local television c h a n n e l s , t h e Cent r e h a s announced the status of martyr for him, and announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the next of kin.
Officials of Sikar district administration said Lal’s son lit the funeral pyre. The head constable has three children – two daughters and son.
People from nearby villages were present during the cremation to pay their last respects to the brave cop.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, when the family was taking his mortal remains from Delhi to Tihavali, a large number of villagers from the area stopped them in Sadeensar village, a few km ahead of the family’s village, and blocked t he FatehpurJhunjhunu road to demand the status of martyr for Lal.
The protesters asserted that the body would not be cremated till the martyr status was not best o wed o n t he deceased policeman.
The family of Ratan Lal said t h a t h i s mo t h e r a n d t wo younger children were still not aware of his death.
The family also demanded that martyr status be accorded to him.
On Tuesday, home minister Amit Shah had written a letter to the wife of Ratan Lal saying, “I express grief and deep condolences on the untimely death of your husband.”
“He was a brave and dutiful policeman who faced tough challenges. Like a true soldier, he has made the supreme sacrifice of his life in the service of the country. The whole nation is with you in this hour of grief,” he added.
The clashes between pro and anti-citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters took place at various places in the NorthEast District of Delhi on Monday.
More than 20 people have been killed in the violence.