New Delhi : A controversy erupted after a Delhi Police cop allegedly kicked the namazi worshippers on a road in the national capital, Delhi, today. The senior officials ordered a probe based on which the cop has been suspended. The incident triggered an uproar in Indralok area. The worshippers created a ruckus at place and the people of Muslim community have launched protests there. The police placated the rising tempers by talking to the protesters.
Trouble began after traffic problems arose after the minority community started offering namaz on the main road in Indralok area. Due to this, the traffic started getting disrupted. Meanwhile, some Delhi Police personnel came to resolve traffic issues. A policeman started kicking a young man who was offering Namaz while sitting. A video purportedly related to this has gone viral.
After this, people of the Muslim community who were offering Namaz gathered in large numbers and confronted the police. At the same time, Namazis started raising slogans against Delhi Police. During this time, traffic was disrupted. Senior officials of Delhi Police have reached the spot. They spoke to the protesters, ordered a probe and later suspended the cop 'responsible' for the incident. In order to avoid excessive tension, internet service has been stopped in that area.
A large number of people of Muslim community live in Indralok area. Since there was less space to offer Namaz on Friday, these people started offering Namaz by sitting on the main road. Then this incident happened. Earlier, DCP Manoj Meena of North District said an inquiry team has been formed to look into the case and proper action will be taken.
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