Atul Krishan
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) The Delhi Police investigation into the India Gate protest, that was held over air pollution, has taken a serious turn, uncovering alleged Naxalite links to Akshay ER, the protester accused of attacking police personnel with chili spray. The probe further reveals that Akshay is the key conspirator behind the incident.
“His cell phone was seized. The search history shows videos and links related to Naxalites were found on his phone,” the police probe report stated.
A police source said that during the examination of his phone, they learned Akshay has connections with Naxalites. A copy of a document mentioning this is with the UNI news agency.
Police said that the Bhagat Singh Chatra Ekta Manch (BSCEM) group played a major role in the protest. Akshay is reportedly a key figure in the group, while Gurkirat is its president and her sister Ravjot is the group’s admin.
“Akshay is the main conspirator. His search history shows videos and links about Naxalites were found on his phone. There is a text message on his phone sent by Gurkirat discussing Madvi Hidma, referring to him as a hero and not as a Naxalite,” the police probe pointed out.
A photo of Akshay went viral during the protest, showing him being pinned down by police. The police say they had to pin him down in an attempt to take the chili spray from him. Akshay allegedly sprayed the chili into the eyes of Constable Ishant, and one chili spray bottle was recovered from him.
Police have claimed that another accused, Gurkirat, is the president of the Bhagat Singh Chatra Ekta Manch (BSCEM). “They had a clear agenda and preparation to raise slogans in support of slain Naxalite Madvi Hidma during the protest, which was called in the name of air pollution,” police said.
The police have also claimed that Kranti alias Priyanshu Singh did not provide his cell phone number and was misleading the investigation.
Additionally, police claim that a screenshot taken on November 22 from the phone of another accused, Vishnu Tiwari, shows they were spreading fake information that Hidma was killed on the pretext of surrender.
A total of two FIRs have been lodged by Delhi Police against 23 protesters. All the accused are currently in judicial custody.
We have video showing Akshay ER’s Naxalite links: Police in India Gate protest probe
