Days after Trilokpuri’s communal violence broke out, locals hinted on Tuesday hinted at a relapse as soon as police withdraws Section 144 CrPC in a few days time.
To maintain law and order in the area, Delhi Police have ordered to shut liquor shops near Trilokpuri. Since the clashes between the two communities occurred after a drunken brawl coupled with rumours, this seems to be a measure towards enforcing calm in the region.
After five days, the situation at Trilokpuri seems to be under control. But the ground reality has a different story to tell. ‘A tale of fear of violence! Everyone’s hearts seems frightened of another riot,’ Reshma Rani told Millennium Post.
‘And with a bigger intensity this time,’ she added in a raised voice of plea and protest.
When the policemen patrolling in the area were asked about the future of Trilokpuri, one of them said, ‘It’s hard to imagine peace in the area. At least for a month or two, the situation will remain tense.’
However, another official, requesting anonymity clearly indicated of an upcoming communal clash between the two communities residing in Trilokpuri.
‘I can bet, the disturbing elements who are yet to be identified will again become active and it will again trigger the tension,’ he added.
So far 49 persons have been arrested out of whom 44 accused persons were found to have criminal background. ‘Many more are yet to be identified and traced,’ the police official said.
After the clash, the 36 blocks, each having around 500 houses seems to have divided into two, belonging to different communities. Outsiders are not allowed to trespass police-made boundaries, out-skirting Trilokpuri area with the help of barricades.
The locals are forced to stay inside their block to avoid further conflicts. Senior officials neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of a second riot in the area. ‘Post communal clashes, the residents of Trilokpuri were living in unity. But now, both the communities have different opinions for each other, even if they have been friends once. A fresh scuffle or even a minor argument between persons of two communities will again trigger a fresh violence,’ a police official said, requesting anonymity.
To maintain law and order in the area, Delhi Police have ordered to shut liquor shops near Trilokpuri. Since the clashes between the two communities occurred after a drunken brawl coupled with rumours, this seems to be a measure towards enforcing calm in the region.
After five days, the situation at Trilokpuri seems to be under control. But the ground reality has a different story to tell. ‘A tale of fear of violence! Everyone’s hearts seems frightened of another riot,’ Reshma Rani told Millennium Post.
‘And with a bigger intensity this time,’ she added in a raised voice of plea and protest.
When the policemen patrolling in the area were asked about the future of Trilokpuri, one of them said, ‘It’s hard to imagine peace in the area. At least for a month or two, the situation will remain tense.’
However, another official, requesting anonymity clearly indicated of an upcoming communal clash between the two communities residing in Trilokpuri.
‘I can bet, the disturbing elements who are yet to be identified will again become active and it will again trigger the tension,’ he added.
So far 49 persons have been arrested out of whom 44 accused persons were found to have criminal background. ‘Many more are yet to be identified and traced,’ the police official said.
After the clash, the 36 blocks, each having around 500 houses seems to have divided into two, belonging to different communities. Outsiders are not allowed to trespass police-made boundaries, out-skirting Trilokpuri area with the help of barricades.
The locals are forced to stay inside their block to avoid further conflicts. Senior officials neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of a second riot in the area. ‘Post communal clashes, the residents of Trilokpuri were living in unity. But now, both the communities have different opinions for each other, even if they have been friends once. A fresh scuffle or even a minor argument between persons of two communities will again trigger a fresh violence,’ a police official said, requesting anonymity.