Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was arrested by the Delhi Police on Saturday after initially being detained.
Azad has been arrested for inciting a mob indulging in violence. The total number of arrests made in connection with yesterday’s violence in Old Delhi is 16.
All the people arrested have been brought to court.
Chandrashekhar Azad’s outfit had organised a march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar on Friday against the new citizenship law, despite not having permission from the police. On Friday evening, after security personnel tried to detain him during the march, he surfaced inside the mosque. He had given the Delhi police a slip to reach the mosque.
He came outside Jama Masjid early Saturday and was detained. He was arrested later, the police said.
After being detained, Chandrashekhar Azad was kept at the Crime Branch office in Chanakyapuri since he said he was unwell. He was later handed over to the central district police, they added. Police suspect Azad instigated the crowd which turned violent near Delhi Gate and burnt a car.
On Friday, Azad had urged his supporters to carry on the protest against the contentious citizenship law peacefully.
“Those who are indulging in violence are not our people. Our peaceful protest continues at the historic Jama Masjid. Ambedkarites do not indulge in violence,” he tweeted.
