Doval takes charge of Delhi law and order !!

India slams USCIRF comments on Delhi violence

In response to a media query regarding comments made on recent incidents of violence in Delhi, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said:

"We have seen comments made by USCIRF, sections of the media and a few individuals regarding recent incidents of violence in Delhi. These are factually inaccurate and misleading, and appear to be aimed at politicising the issue. Our law enforcement agencies are working on the ground to prevent violence and ensure restoration of confidence and normalcy. Senior representatives of the Government have been involved in that process. Prime Minister has publicly appealed for peace and brotherhood. We would urge that irresponsible comments are not made at this sensitive time. "

In what is seen as a clear indication that the role of Delhi police in controlling violence was found 'wanting', Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday took charge of affairs and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was directed to take control of the situation.

Sources said Doval, a former IB chief, was mandated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah after Mr Modi held a detailed review of the situation. The Cabinet Committee on Security was also briefed in details during the day as the violence that was triggered coinciding with President Donald Trump's visit has claimed at least 20 lives.


While two of them include an Intelligence Bureau driver Ankit Sharma and a Delhi police head constable Rattan Lal, the rest are civilians.
Doval on Wednesday evening went around violence-hit Jafrabad area in north east Delhi and interacted with locals - mostly Muslims - trying to instill confidence.

"We are all with you....," said one Muslim youth as Doval tried to give patient hearing to him and others. Several locals in the area said Doval's visit has given them confidence.

Some of the lanes and bylanes he went around witnessed sporadic incidents of violence and stone pelting.

“Situation is totally under control. People are satisfied," NSA Ajit Doval says after visiting Delhi’s Jafrabad


"My message on this occasion is whoever loves his or country, will love his or her neighbour".

Some shopkeepers and women came out and tried to repose confidence in NSA.

Interacting with media persons and flanked by local citizenry, several of them Muslims, Doval said: "What has happened should be seen as a matter of past and peace will prevail. Everyone is doing their job to ensure peace".

Narendra Modi appeals for peace in Delhi

"Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times. It is important that there is calm and normalcy is restored at the earliest."

"Had an extensive review on the situation prevailing in various parts of Delhi. Police and other agencies are working on the ground to ensure peace and normalcy." ---- PM Modi

Reacting to the issue, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders also flayed Donald Trump and tweeted: 

"Over 200 million Muslims call India home. Widespread anti-Muslim mob violence has killed at least 27 and injured many more. Trump responds by saying, "That's up to India." This is a failure of leadership on human rights."