New Delhi | The Delhi Police on Saturday said that it has neither arrested nor detained former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik. Although a total of 24 people, including some farmer leaders from Haryana, were detained, they were released after a few hours, an official said.
Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Sagarpreet Hooda said that at around 10 am on Saturday, the local police received information that a tent had been set up at MCD Park under RK Puram police station, after which the local SHO reached the spot with a police team.
Hooda said, “The police found that a ‘Khap’ meeting was organized there under the leadership of Malik. The police told the organizers that since it is a public park in a residential area, they should organize such a meeting at Jantar Mantar “
The official said, “They (organizers) did not take permission nor did they inform the local police about the gathering. The police tried to persuade the organizers to vacate the park, but they refused. Later 24 people were detained and sent to Jafarpur Kalan police station.”
“Meanwhile, Malik came to the park and was also informed about the protocol. Thereafter, Malik voluntarily reached the RK Puram police station around 12.30 pm along with 20 of his supporters,” the officer said.
Malik stayed at the police station for about two hours.
“At around 3 pm, 24 of his supporters who were detained were released from Jafarpur Kalan police station,” the official said.
Delhi Police had earlier tweeted, “Misinformation is being spread on social media about Satyapal Malik being detained. He himself along with his supporters reached RK Puram police station. He was informed That he is free to go of his own accord.”
