Delhi Govt Denies Relief To Violent CJP Protesters, Repeat Offenders | VIDEO
The Delhi government has clarified that FIR withdrawal relief linked to the CJP protest will apply only to peaceful protesters and exclude people with criminal records or those accused of violence and vandalism. The Home Department said the move follows the Supreme Court's July 28 order. Delhi Police had registered 13 FIRs over violence during the July 20 march.
Delhi Govt Denies Relief To Violent CJP Protesters, Repeat Offenders | VIDEO | File Pic
The Delhi government on Thursday clarified that protesters with existing criminal records and those involved in violence or vandalism during the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar will not be covered under the decision to withdraw FIRs.
In a press release, the Home Department said police would not initiate adverse legal action against those who peacefully participated in the CJP-led protest. "The protection, however, shall not extend to persons having criminal antecedents...." it said, referring to the Supreme Court's July 28 order.
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Sood Explains Exemption Criteria
Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said the Government of India had already conveyed that no action would be taken against student protesters who were peacefully expressing their dissent.
"But this exemption will not be applied to those who already have criminal cases registered against them and those who committed violence and resorted to vandalism," he added.
Sood said the clarification was issued to reassure innocent students. "This statement was issued to assure innocent students that they need not be scared and no cases will be registered against them," he stated.
Police Registered 13 FIRs
The Delhi Police registered 13 FIRs in connection with violence during the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20. According to police, more than 2,800 people with criminal backgrounds who took part in the protest have also been identified.
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