Earlier in the day it was informed that security was beefed up in the area after the Delhi Police denied permission for the Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima yatra on Ram Navami.
The development comes after the area was previously affected by riots during a Hanuman Jayanti procession last year. The official order declining permission for the 'Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima Yatra' was signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) of the northwest district and issued on Monday, reported news agency PTI.
“I am directed to inform you that your request for ‘Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima Yatra’ on the occasion of Ram Navami Mahotsav on Thursday has been considered by the competent authority but could not be acceded to form a law and order point of view,” according to the order.
What Happened In April, 2022
Several vehicles were vandalised and police personnel were injured after a clash broke out between two groups on April 16, 2022 during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area.
Visuals of the groups pelting stones at each other flashed on TV screen and when the police tried to handle the situation, they were also attacked by the miscreants.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had to intervene and asked Delhi CP and Special CP Deependra Pathak to strictly maintain law and order. He had also asked the top police officials to take necessary action against the miscreants.
The Centre had deployed around 200 Rapid Action Force personnel along with Delhi Police forces to control the situation.