ES Reporter

ITANAGAR, Dec 18: At least 39 people have been detained in connection with the Vijoynagar violence and arson incident.
Informing the media about the development, IGP (Law & Order) Chuku Apa said as of now the situation in Vijoynagar is normal and security forces in required numbers have been deployed in the area to contain further escalation of violence. He also disclosed that out of 39 detainees at least 26 were arrested including 7 women, out of which 5 were juvenile. “Nine more people were detained on Thursday but were released on bail,” the IGP said. Giving further details, he disclosed that at least five cases have been transferred to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the arrestees will be brought here at the SIT office for further questioning. When asked about the involvement of underground elements in the incident, the IGP informed that investigation is on and as of now no such evidence has been found.
When asked about the attempt to arrest the President of All Yobin Students’ Union (AYSU), the IGP confirmed the news, adding that although the police team went to arrest him, he was not available in the suspected location. However, efforts are on to arrest the AYSU President, he informed. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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