Four attack incidents on residences of MPs in New Delhi district in 2 yrs: Govt

Four cases of attacks on the residences of public representatives were reported in last two years in New Delhi district for which 16 people were arrested, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said on Tuesday.

The minister informed this in Lok Sabha in response to a question by Hyderabad MP and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi.

"The Delhi Police has reported that four cases of attacks on the residences of public representatives have been reported and FIRs registered in New Delhi district in last two years (up to February 28, 2023),'' he said while giving a written reply.

Rai said 16 people have been arrested in these four cases and charge sheet has been filed in two cases.

''All police officers have been directed to keep vigil in their respective area to avoid such incidents and to take legal action against the persons who are found indulging in such activities,'' he said.

There were reports of attacks on the New Delhi residence of Owaisi in the past.

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