DELHI POLICE TO TAKE STRICT ACTION AGAINST CULPRITS OF VIOLENCE DURING FARMERS PROTESTS

New Delhi: The Delhi Police will take a strict action against those found involved in the large-scale violence that erupted on the streets in the capital on Tuesday during the tractors-rally taken out by protesting farmers, said Commissioner of Police S.N. Srivastava on Wednesday.

He said that a total of 19 persons have been arrested so far, and 50 persons detained for interrogation.

“A total of 394 Delhi Police cops were injured during the violence. Many Police vehicles were damaged. Some of the cops are still admitted in hospitals, with a few of them being in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

“During the violence the cops observed utmost restraint,” added the top Police officer.