Insta
AAP Leader Abdur Rehman Accused Of Provoking Violent Anti-CAA Mob, Gets Party Ticket To Contest Delhi Polls
Swarajya Staff
Jan 15, 2020, 02:44 PM | Updated 02:44 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
The Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party has given an assembly election ticket to its MCD councillor Abdur Rehman who is one of the accused in the violent anti-CAA protests which took place in Delhi’s Seelampur, Zee News has reported.
He has been fielded by the party from the Seelampur seat for the polls which are set to take place on 8 February.
As per a FIR filed against Rehman, he along with former Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed incited the crowd to join the protest.
The protest soon spiralled out of control and the violent mob began pelting stones.
“Protesters gathered at Seelampur T-point and started pelting stones and petrol bottles at the police. At around 2.30 pm, an uncontrolled crowd ascended towards Jafrabad Police Station and people from the nearby streets joined the crowd on provocation by Abdul Rehman”, claims the FIR.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.