Important:
In reply to my RTI about the Noida-Delhi road closure, the @DelhiPolice have admitted that what Shaheen Bagh protestors said all along was true -
that the Kalindi Kunj alternative road from Noida was blocked by the Delhi Police & NOT the protestors.
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In reply to my RTI about the Noida-Delhi road closure, the @DelhiPolice have admitted that what Shaheen Bagh protestors said all along was true -
that the Kalindi Kunj alternative road from Noida was blocked by the Delhi Police & NOT the protestors.
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The police begin the RTI response by talking about Jamia & the usual "burning of buses" garbage (which is totally irrelevant).
Then they mention that Shaheen Bagh protestors occupied Road No. 13A
(Pls note that the occupied part was only 100-150 metres)
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Then they mention that Shaheen Bagh protestors occupied Road No. 13A
(Pls note that the occupied part was only 100-150 metres)
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Then they admit that it was the local police who barricaded the roads going to/from Noida & diverted traffic from the Kalindi Kunj border.
This blocking of an alternate route was COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY as these barricades were far away from the actual protest site
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This blocking of an alternate route was COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY as these barricades were far away from the actual protest site
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Police also claim that Shaheen Bagh protestors blocked the other side of the road using stones & iron railings which is blatantly FALSE as anyone visiting the site can see for themselves.
Delhi Police blocked these roads purely to create resentment against the protestors.
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Delhi Police blocked these roads purely to create resentment against the protestors.
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PS: Most importantly, I’d asked for file notings about this decision to close the road was made. Delhi Police don’t have any & hence say the decision to block alternate roads was made by the “local police”.
A decision as major as this without consulting senior officers? Humbug.
A decision as major as this without consulting senior officers? Humbug.
