Delhi Turkman Gate: Police Knew of Stone-Pelting Risk, 5 Districts Deployed

• Anti-encroachment drive at Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque, Turkman Gate, led to stone-pelting by locals against MCD and police teams.
• Delhi Police had prior intelligence from its Intelligence Unit about potential violence and "anti-national elements" during the drive.
• Heavy deployment of police from 5 districts was made based on this alert, helping control the situation quickly.
• Five individuals arrested initially, now 30 identified from CCTV footage; YouTuber Salman and SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi under scanner for incitement.
• Five police personnel injured; legal proceedings ongoing with bail applications for arrested individuals at Tis Hazari Court.

Why It Matters: Delhi Police had prior intelligence on stone-pelting at Turkman Gate, enabling swift control despite injuries.