'What were they doing?': Sena MP Sanjay Raut questions police inaction at Jamia shooting

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has questioned Delhi Police over its perceived inaction while a gunman opened fire at anti-CAA protesters of Jamia Millia Islamia University on Thursday. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament on Friday, Raut called for strict action on matter.

" matter where firing happens, re needs to be strict action against this. When shooting happened, what was police doing? Why does such an atmosphere persist in India and who is creating this?" Sanjay Raut said.

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Priyanka Chaturvedi 'deeply saddened'

Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday stated that she is "deeply saddened" by shooting at Jamia earlier in day. According to her, "violence has become new rmal". She furr stated that constant violence and provoking is t what country is about.

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Jamia violence

On Thursday, a gun-toting man identifying himself as Gopal was arrested and charged with 'attempt to murder' by Delhi police outside Jamia Millia Islamia university in national capital after he injured a student when he opened fire on protestors. Shadab, a Mass Communications student of Jamia suffered an injury in his left hand and was admitted to Holy Family Hospital.

As per sources, attacker shouted, "who wants Azadi, come I'll shoot you” and reafter, opened fire. case has been transferred to Delhi Police Crime Branch.

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Home Minister assures shooter will t be spared

'Taking strict action against gunman who shot at anti-CAA protestors outside Jamia Millia University in Delhi,' Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday. He spoke to Delhi Police Commissioner on issue. Shah reaffirmed that Centre will t tolerate such an incident and that shooter will t be spared.

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