R-Day violence: Forensic experts visit Red Fort to collect evidence

A team of forensic experts on Saturday visited the Red Fort to collect evidence in connection with the violence that broke out on Republic Day

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Republic Day | farmers protest | Red Fort

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

farmers' protests, red fort
Protesters hoist religious flags at the Red Fort during the ‘tractor rally’ on the 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi | Photo: PTI

A team of forensic experts on Saturday visited the to collect evidence in connection with the violence that broke out at the iconic monument on

Thousands of protesting farmers had breached the monument on January 26 after deviating from their tractor rally route triggering a conflict with the police.

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police is investigating the matter and several teams have been formed to identify the culprits.

The force has termed the vandalisation at the fort as an "anti-act".

"A team of forensic experts visited and it is collecting evidence," an official said.

The protesting farmers had clashed with police during the tractor parade called by farmer unions to highlight their demand for repeal of the Centre's three farm laws.

Around 50 police personnel were injured.

Many of the protesters, driving tractors, reached the while some of them hoisted religious flags on its domes and the flagstaff at the ramparts, where the flag is unfurled by the prime minister on Independence Day.

On Friday, the Delhi Police had issued an appeal in leading newspapers asking people to share any evidence or information about the violence.

"All members of the public, including media persons, who are witnesses to the incidents or have any information about the incident or have captured any activity on their mobile phones or camera, are hereby requested to come forward and give their statements/footage/picture in their possession at room number 215, second floor, Old Delhi Police Headquarters, ITO during office hours, on any working day or contact on 8750871237 or 011-23490094 or send e-mail on kisanandolanriots.26jain2021@gmmail.com," the appeal stated.

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First Published: Sat, January 30 2021. 15:54 IST
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