Doubts over age of juvenile in Jahangirpuri violence Case

NEW DELHI: While probing the Jahangirpuri violence, Delhi Police has found a document that allegedly indicates that one of the juveniles apprehended in the case became 18 years old a few days before the incident.
Sources claimed that he was apprehended in April after a video evidence allegedly showed him carrying a weapon, which was later seized from him. His family members had claimed him to be a minor.
“After investigators came to know that he had done his schooling in Delhi, a Crime Branch team traced a school certificate, which suggested that on the day of the incident, he was 18 years two days old,” sources claimed. An officer said they would submit the evidence in court. The cops may also soon submit their report related to the roles of the other two juveniles before Juvenile Justice Board.
The violence erupted in Jahangirpuri’s C Block on April 16 during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, injuring nine people, including eight police personnel. The investigation has led to the arrest of another person, Billi, from Jahangirpuri last week. During the analysis of digital evidence, the northwest district police claimed to have found his involvement in torching vehicles. “We are probing his links with the three main accused who were involved in planning the attack,” the sources said.
At least 36 people have been apprehended. Eight other accused are still absconding. “Non-bailable warrants have been issued against them; they may have fled to another state. Raids are on in Delhi and other states,” the sources said.
The cops are using several videos and footage to identify more accused. They are also using the facial recognition technology and advanced social media tools in the investigation.
Police have sent cellphones of the accused for mobile forensics, which may provide vital lead about more co-accused. Investigators are looking for the originator of fake posts and messages circulated on messaging apps on the day of the incident.
Delhi Police has also written to Enforcement Directorate for probing the wealth of one of the main accused, Ansar.