Jamia violence: Delhi Police gives clean chit to Sisodia

Delhi | Monday | 24th February, 2020

Summary:

A+ A-New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday gave clean chit to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for posting alleged “misleading” tweets during December 15 Jamia violence, observing that he only posted his “opinion” and tweets are mere allegations against police. “From the perusal of the complaint, it is revealed that the tweets are mere allegations against police and no offence is made out. Advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava, in his complaint, quoted Sisodia”s tweet, which read: “BJP is setting fire in Delhi due to the fear of defeat in elections. The complainant accused Sisodia of depicting an “irresponsible and careless approach by spreading false information to incite violence and promote disharmony”. “The tweets are being shared by many users, causing further doubts, confusion and unrest in the minds of people,” he claimed in the complaint..