Police arrest three more accused as probe into mosque-area clashes continues
January 10, 2026: Violence in Delhi’s Turkman Gate area led to swift police action, with authorities arresting three more individuals in connection with the clashes, taking the total number of detainees to 16. The unrest reportedly erupted near the mosque area, triggering panic and prompting heightened security deployment to bring the situation under control.
According to the Delhi Police, the newly arrested suspects were allegedly involved in instigating the crowd and actively participating in mob violence. Investigators are continuing their probe to identify additional people linked to the incident and to establish the sequence of events that led to the flare-up.
Police officials said efforts are underway to restore peace and ensure law and order in the sensitive locality. While the situation is currently under control, authorities and residents remain on alert as tensions continue to simmer following the violent clashes at Turkman Gate.