Police have arrested three persons, Liaquat, Riyasat and Tariq Rizvi, close to suspended AAP councilor Tahir Hussain. Among them, Liaquat and Riyasat are residents of Chand Bagh and Tariq Rizvi is resident of Zakir Nagar.
During the absconding of Tahir after the violence, Tariq Rizvi kept him hidden in his house. Out of those who were in contact with Tahir at the time of the violence, 12 have been given notice to attend the inquiry.
On the other hand, the team of SIT and FSL reached the Rajdhani Public School in Shiv Vihar for investigation. After investigation, SIT has sealed the school for the time being.
Meanwhile, the SIT has recovered his licensed pistol and 24 cartridges on the trail of Tahir Hussain, arrested for the murder of IB employee Ankit Sharma.
The pistol was recovered from his house. Preparations are being made to send pistols and cartridges to FSL. Police officials said a youth named Ajay Goswami was shot dead near Tahir’s house. FSL will investigate whether Tahir’s licensed pistol was used in it.
Tahir has been named in four FIRs so far. After interrogating Tahir, the police have also recovered his mobile phone.
According to officials, it is quite clear that violence was planned in the district. It is also being investigated whether Shah Rukh has any connection with the pistol on Tahir and the police.
Tahir’s call details revealed that he was in constant contact with 12 people at the time of the violence. The police has also sent notice to them for their involvement in the interrogation.