Delhi: 1 apprehended in Kanwariya vandalisation case

ANI  |  New Delhi [India] 

A youth was apprehended on Monday in connection with the that was reported from Nagar area here during the

The youth, identified as Yogesh, was apprehended from JJ Colony area, where he helps run a stall along with his parents.

Last week, violence broke out in South Nagar area after a group of 'Kanwariyas' or devotees of Lord vandalised a vehicle and broke its windscreen and windows.

The group, armed with iron rods and sticks, smashed the car after a allegedly tried to brush past one of them while moving on a busy road.

Two days after the incident, one man was arrested by the in connection with the case.

Taking cognisance of the matter, the directed the police to take strict action against those responsible for erupting violence and breaching laws.

A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by of (CJI) Dipak Misra, and comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, reiterated an earlier verdict, which stated that videography of every procession should have to be made.

The top court, while citing the 2009 judgement, also said that the organisers were responsible for any violence reported during the procession.

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First Published: Mon, August 13 2018. 23:45 IST