Action against Delhi riots accused will serve as example: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday vowed to ensure punishment for those responsible for the Delhi riots irrespective of their religion, caste and political affiliation, asserting that action against the culprits would go down as an example for future rioters across the country.

“I convey my condolences to all those who have lost their family members. I promise that none of the guilty will be spared no matter which religion, caste or political party they belong to. Delhi Police will act with such firmness that these riots will become a case study of the consequences that should visit those engage in riots,” Shah told Lok Sabha after an over five-hour debate on communal violence in the Capital.

Home minister Amit Shah said the government wants to set up a claims commission to recover damages from rioters, and the Delhi high court has already been approached for the purpose.

“About 700 FIRs have been filed, 152 weapons used in violen