Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal | Photo Credit: ANI

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a slew of measures including compensation for the kin of those killed and rehabilitation steps for those affected in the communal violence that raged through parts of North-East Delhi recently.

While speaking to media, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Kejriwal said any person who is found guilty should be given stringent punishment.

“If any AAP person is found guilty then that person should be given double the punishment. There should be no politics on the issue of national security,” he said.

AAP chief's statement comes after an investigation by Times Now Investigation revealed that AAP councillor Tahir Hussain egged his supporters and locals to pelt stones during the chaos. However, the Delhi Police has not named him as an instigator in its report.

Tahir is being probed for his role in the violence that broke out in Chand Bagh on February 24. His supporters in videos can be seen pelting stones from the terrace of his house and instead of stopping them, Tahir is seen walking around.

Kejriwal announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the kin of those killed in the violence, Rs 5 lakh for minor deaths, Rs 5 lakh for permanent decapitation, Rs 2 lakh for serious injuries and Rs 20,000 to those who got minor injuries.

“We’re quite worried about a string of riots which tore through various parts of North-East Delhi recently. A lot of people living in violence-hit neighbourhoods have borne the brunt whether it be Hindus, Muslims and even the police,” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.

Ratan Lal, a head constable with the Delhi Police was killed in Bhajanpura and one trainee Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer was found dead in east Delhi’s Chand Bagh area.

While speaking to media persons, the Delhi CM announced a number of to be steps to rehabilitate those affected in the rampage.

Kejriwal also announced to expand the ambit of the Delhi government’s ‘Farishte Dilli Ke’ scheme to include riot-affected and crime-affected people. Those affected can get free medical treatment under the 'Farishte' scheme from any private hospital.

