Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleagues are holding a dharna near Rail Bhavan in New Delhi after they were not allowed to proceed towards Union Home Ministry at North Block. They want to sit on a dharna at the Home Ministry to seek action against some Delhi police personnel. However, the police has imposed Section 144 in the area to maintain law and order.

Addressing media at the protest venue, Arvind Kejriwal said Delhi Police has to be held responsible for the incidents of rapes in Delhi. He sought action against the guilty police personnel who reportedly refused to take action ordered by Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharati against the alleged sex and drug racket in the national capital. He alleged that a few Delhi police personnel are complicit with illegal activities in the city.

Kejriwal appealed to his supporters to maintain peace during the dharna.

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told media that Mr Kejriwal should wait till the judicial inquiry ordered by Delhi Lt Governor is complete. Mr Shinde said that Aam Aadmi Party leaders can hold protest at Jantar Mantar. Replying to a question, he made it clear that Delhi Police cannot be brought under the control of Delhi government.