Published 12:05 IST, March 5th 2020

NSA Ajit Doval defends police amid Delhi riots criticism; 'one wrong doesn't depict all'

Amid reports of alleged police action against victims of Delhi riots, NSA Ajit Doval said that the act of a one policeman doing wrong does not depict all

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Amid reports of alleged police action against victims of Delhi riots, NSA Ajit Doval on Thursday said that act of a one policeman doing wrong does t depict all police officers, at third 'Young superintendents of police conference' in Gurugram. He ded that people take one b example is amplified giving perception all police are b. Promoting spreing of good work done by police during riots, he said that by sharing se instances, it makes m more approachable.

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NSA defends police action

"People may take up example of one policeman doing something and people create a perception of all policemen being like that. Even if one policeman does something good and credible, and if it is spre through social media n people will see you as more approachable. It is felt that person who enforces law is ruler but in a democracy that is t case, doing so will cause resistance amongst people," he said in his dress.

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Police action in riots

Though police mand to get rth-East Delhi under control after three days of violence, y have been blamed of inaction in some cases and aiding mob in some or cases. During riots which rd from Sunday till Tuesday, a video h circulated in which police h allegedly assaulted several Muslim men and forced m to sing national anm between beatings. One of youths – 23-year-old Faizan succumbed to his injuries.

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Delhi violence

Clashes began between pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups as both camps resorted to stone-pelting on Sunday after Shaheen Bagh-like protests started in Jaffrab and Chand Bagh. situation deteriorated even as Delhi Police was present at spot as houses, shops, and buses were burnt. While Home Minister reviewed situation on Monday and Tuesday, violence increased killing 49 and injuring over 200.  Delhi CM Kejriwal has offered monetary, medical and home relief to injured and deceased, while police have filed 167 FIRs cases and have arrested or detained 885 people till date. Jaffrab, Maujpur, Babarpur, Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura, Chand Bagh and Shiv Vihar are among areas mainly affected by riots.

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