New Delhi (NVI): Delhi Police Special Cell today arrested Popular Front of India (PFI) president Parvez and secretary Illiyas in connection with northeast Delhi violence.
The duo has been arrested for their alleged role in instigating people during the riots in northeast Delhi and funding for the riots.
Parvez and Illiyas are likely to be produced before Delhi’s Patiala House Court later today.
The PFI has been accused of funding protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and similar charges were also pressed against it.
The violence swept northeast Delhi area after the pro-and anti-CAA groups clashed. Over 50 people have been killed in the violence.
