New Delhi:
The hunt is on to track the two gunmen who fired at Taiwanese tourists near Jama Masjid in Old Delhi on Sunday. The police have filed two separate FIRs in the case under sections of the Arms act and attempt to murder. (
Read: Firing outside Jama Masjid, 2 Taiwanese tourists injured)
So far, there have been no clear leads and no headway as to who was behind the attack.
The alleged e-mail by Indian Mujahadeen taking responsibility for the attack is being investigated. Meanwhile, Delhi and Mumbai are on high alert.
(Watch: Red alert issued in Delhi) |
(Read: Police probe Indian Mujahideen link in Jama Masjid firing)There is heavy security near all monuments and iconic buildings in the capital. The Games stadiums are also under strict vigilance.
The two injured, Zeseweiu Ku and Chiang Kh, were immediately rushed to the Lok Nayak Jaiprakash (LNJP) Hospital, where Home Minister Chidambaram visited to check on them.
(Watch: Chidambaram visits the injured)On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit also paid the two injured a visit at the hospital.
According to the eyewitnesses, at 11.30 am on Sunday, a golden green bus pulled outside the gate number 3 of Jama Masjid. The Taiwanese tourists were barely out for thirty seconds when a black motorcycle stopped by the bus and fired 7 to 8 rounds aiming at the bus. In the firing the two tourists were injured in the stomach and head. The motorcyclists then fled the scene.
Speaking to NDTV Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit had appealed for calm. "I want to appeal to everybody not to panic. The Police commissioner is in touch with me, the moment they are nabbed he will let me know," Dikshit said.
(Watch: No need to panic, says Sheila Dikshit)The Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Mike Hooper, assured that the Games security is under control and not affected by this incident.
"We have issued an updated advisory this morning to the members about what happened yesterday and we have told them as much as we know. The investigation is ongoing and there is no evidence at this point of time," said Hooper.
Also, in another incident near the Jama Masjid, an unidentified car went up in flames sparking rumours of an explosion. Though, there were no casualties the police are investigating if it could be related to the firing incident. The police spokesperson told NDTV that there was a crudely-wired device inside the car, and that forensic investigation of the car and its remains are being carried out to get further details of exactly how the fire was caused. However, the police have filed a separate FIR in this case under the Explosive Substances Act.
(Watch: Car catches fire near Jama Masjid) |
(Read: Was the Jama Masjid car bomb designed for panic?)