NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons in connection with the violence, stone-pelting and vandalism of police vehicles during a protest near Regal Cinema in Connaught Place a day earlier.According to sources, protesters allegedly pelted stones at police personnel and damaged several police vehicles during the unrest at the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, news agency PTI reported.A police source said efforts are underway to identify those involved through CCTV footage, video recordings and other electronic evidence.Security has been tightened across several parts of the national capital in view of protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and farmers’ groups, with heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel at sensitive locations.The developments come a day after clashes broke out between protesters and security personnel during the “Sansad Chalo” march, in which more than 170 people were injured, and several police vehicles were damaged.According to the source, security arrangements have been intensified in the New Delhi, Central, North, South, South West and South East districts, along with other vulnerable areas PTI reported.Multi-layered barricades have been installed at strategic locations, vehicle checks have been stepped up, and patrolling has been intensified.Additional security personnel have also been deployed around key government buildings, major intersections and areas prone to protests, the source said.Police said adequate arrangements have been made to maintain law and order and urged the public to cooperate with security personnel and refrain from spreading rumours or unverified information on social media.A senior police officer said the investigation into Monday’s violence is underway.Legal action will be taken against those found involved in vandalism, assault on police personnel and damage to public property, officials said.(With agency inputs)
