Arvind Kejriwal Questions Amit Shah Over Delhi Crime

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Arvind Kejriwal criticized Amit Shah for rising crime in Delhi.
• He alleged Shah is busy with elections while gangsters rule Delhi.
• Two murders were reported on Saturday in separate incidents.
• A trader was shot in Shahdara; another man was killed in a brawl in Govindpuri.
• Kejriwal claimed women and traders feel unsafe in the capital.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Rising Crime in Delhi

Delhi witnessed two murders in separate incidents on Saturday. In Shahdara’s Vishwas Nagar, a 52-year-old trader, Sunil Jain, was gunned down by bike-borne assailants. Meanwhile, in Govindpuri, a brawl over a public toilet’s cleanliness led to one death and two injuries.

Kejriwal’s Allegations

Arvind Kejriwal blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah, under whose jurisdiction Delhi Police operates, for the deteriorating law and order. “Delhi is under gangsters’ control, while Amit Shah is busy with elections,” Kejriwal remarked.

Concerns About Women and Traders

Kejriwal emphasized that extortion threats have forced many businessmen to leave Delhi. He also raised concerns about the increasing number of rape and murder cases, citing the police’s failure to ensure public safety.

Responsibility Debate Between AAP and BJP

Kejriwal stated that while AAP has transformed schools and hospitals, maintaining law and order is BJP’s responsibility. He accused the BJP of failing to control crime in the capital.

Opposition’s Take

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the atmosphere of fear among residents, traders, and women. He pointed to frequent gang wars and extortion threats as evidence of the failing law enforcement.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Arvind Kejriwal criticized Amit Shah for Delhi’s rising crime.
• Traders and women feel increasingly unsafe.
• AAP and BJP clash over law and order responsibilities.
• Fear persists due to gang wars and extortion.

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