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”During investigation, one more accused Sheikh Hameed was arrested in connection with the case. During the interrogation, he told police that he had supplied bottles which were used for pelting during the clashes,” Usha Rangnani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest), said.
The total number of arrests made so far in connection with the case also includes that of Md. Aslam, who had fired a bullet that hit a sub inspector of the Delhi Police.
The pistol used by the accused during the commission of crime was seized from his possession. Besides him, Ansar (35), alleged to be the ”main conspirator” behind the violence, was also arrested, according to the police. Police said there was stone-pelting and arson during the clashes between two communities that left eight police personnel and a local injured. Some vehicles were also torched.
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