SHOCKING: 'Shoot traitors' slogans raised at Delhi's Rajiv Chowk metro, 6 detained by cops

In aftermath of Delhi violence which claimed 43 lives, a video has emerged on social media on Saturday, where a group of men are seen raising 'shoot traitors' slogans in Delhi's biggest metro station - Rajiv Chowk. incident which has been confirmed by Delhi Metro occurred on Saturday morning. Previously, BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Kapil Mishra had raised se slogans while campaigning for Delhi elections. 

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DMRC confirms detention of group by police

Confirming incident, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued a statement that incident occured at Chowk Metro station at 10:52 AM. Acting on group, DMRC stated that its staff handed over group to Delhi Metro Rail Police for furr action. DCP (Metro) Vikram Porwal said, "We have detained six men and y are being questioned".

"In reference to a video clip going viral on social media, showing sloganeering by some passengers at Rajiv Chowk Metro station, it is to state that this incident happened today around 10:52 am at station and DMRC/CISF staff immediately handed m over to Delhi Metro Rail Police for furr necessary action. Under Delhi Metro O&M Act 2002, any kind of demonstration or nuisance is prohibited in Delhi metro premises. Any passenger indulging in such act is liable to be removed from Metro premises," read DMRC statement.

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Anurag Thakur's 'shoot traitors' call

On January 27, a video surfaced in which MoS Finance Minister Anurag Thakur was seen shouting 'Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maron salon ko' (Shoot all traitors of country) while campaigning for BJP candidate for Rithala Assembly constituency. Earlier on December 20, BJP leader Kapil Mishra had led a pro-CAA rally in Delhi where he had raised same slogan. While BJP has distanced itself from slogans, Delhi High Court will hear a plea demanding an FIR against se hate speeches on April 13.

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