Ram Vilas Paswan calls for fast track verdict on Delhi riots, lauds people's brotherhood

In aftermath of Delhi riots that claimed over 40 lives, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has called riots a 'national disgrace'  but lauded efforts of all people in national capital who tried to save people, temples, mosques in riots irrespective of caste creed or religion.

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"We are getting to see one good thing. In large numbers, re were Hindus who saved Muslims and mosques whereas Muslims saved Hindus and Temples, its a big thing," said Paswan.

Speaking of Delhi riots matter which is sub-judice, Paswan said that stringent action must be taken against perpetrators leaving aside ir caste, creed religion or even party allegiance for that matter. "You can see nation and whole world is watching us and hence I h called it a 'national disgrace'. Hence matter should t drag as in case of 1984, it should be fast-tracked and whoever are perpetrators should be brought to books irrespective of caste, creed, religion and even party lines for that matter," said Paswan.

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Violence in Delhi

Violence broke out in several areas in rast Delhi, forcing application of Section 144 as well as or strict curbs. ditional security forces have been called in amid rampant stone-pelting, destruction of public and private property, arson and assorted wanton destruction.

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Delhi Police he constable Ratan Lal lost his life and one DCP was left injured during clashes in Gokulpuri while an Intelligence Bureau officer's body was found dumped in brutally assaulted condition. violence has claimed 45 lives while injuring over 200. police h filed 167 FIRs and have arrested or detained at least 885 people.

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on Sunday quelled rumours of violence and detained some people for same. Speaking to news ncy, ANI, he also stated that several cases have also been registered of rumour-mongering. He furr ded that strict action will be taken against those who spre rumours and hate speech.  Delhi police from different districts took to Twitter and appealed citizens to t believe or spre any rumours and unverified information.

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