"Bone Test" For Accused In Delhi Violence Case To Determine Age: Report

Delhi Police will conduct a 'bone age test' of a minor who had been apprehended in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence case, according to sources.

The development comes after parents of one of the accused arrested in the matter petitioned the Delhi High Court claiming that their child was a 'minor'.

As per law, the police can only apprehend juveniles and not arrest them.

Delhi Police sources told ANI on Saturday, "So far, 20 accused have been arrested in the Jahangirpuri violence case while two minors have been apprehended. As of now, we have decided to conduct a bone test of one of the accused claiming to be a minor."

"In fact, this accused (claiming to be a minor) was arrested by the police on April 17. However, our police officials believe that his age is 21 years. This accused's family has reached the High Court and submitted a certificate of this accused being a minor, right after Delhi Police arrested this accused. Considering him as a minor, he has been sent to the Juvenile Justice Board," sources said.

According to police sources, they feel that the family of the accused was not telling the truth. "This is the reason why the police will approach the court to get the bone test done for this accused. Further, the certificate which the minor's family has submitted, will also be investigated."

On April 16, the situation turned tense in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area following clashes between members of two communities during a religious procession, which witnessed stone pelting and chaos.

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