The Delhi Police has arrested five more persons in connection with IB staffer Ankit Sharma's murder case during the communal violence in northeast Delhi last month, officials said.

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The accused have been identified as Feroz, Javed, Gulfam and Shoaib from Chand Bagh area and Anas from Mustafabad, they said.

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Earlier, a man identified as Salman was arrested in connection with the murder case.

The Delhi Police has arrested five more persons in connection with IB staffer Ankit Sharma's murder case during the communal violence in northeast Delhi last month, officials said.

The Delhi Police has arrested five more persons in connection with IB staffer Ankit Sharma's murder case during the communal violence in northeast Delhi last month, officials said. Also Read: 'Very unfortunate': Delhi High Court expresses concern over IB officer Ankit Sharma's death in violence The accused have been identified as Feroz, Javed, Gulfam and Shoaib from Chand Bagh area and Anas from Mustafabad, they said. Also Read: Injury by heavy cutting weapon led to death of IB staffer Ankit Sharma, says postmortem report Earlier, a man identified as Salman was arrested in connection with the murder case.

Five more arrested in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case

The postmortem report of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma, who was murdered during the north-east Delhi violence, has revealed that he died due to injuries on his lungs and brain.

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The report further revealed that the officer was attacked with sharp edges of weapons."Cause of death was shock due to haemorrhage due to injuries to the lungs and brain. Some injuries were produced by sharp-edged weapons. An injury was produced by heavy cutting weapons, while the rest of the injuries were by blunt force.

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All injuries were fresh before death," the report read. Notably, a Delhi Court on Friday sent Salman, an accused in the murder of Ankit Sharma, to four days police custody. On Thursday, Delhi Police had apprehended him in connection with the murder of the Intelligence Bureau staffer.

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At least, 53 people including Ankit Sharma and Head Constable Rattan Lal were killed during the violence in the national capital.

The postmortem report of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma, who was murdered during the north-east Delhi violence, has revealed that he died due to injuries on his lungs and brain.

The postmortem report of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma, who was murdered during the north-east Delhi violence, has revealed that he died due to injuries on his lungs and brain. Also read: 'Very unfortunate': Delhi High Court expresses concern over IB officer Ankit Sharma's death in violence The report further revealed that the officer was attacked with sharp edges of weapons."Cause of death was shock due to haemorrhage due to injuries to the lungs and brain. Some injuries were produced by sharp-edged weapons. An injury was produced by heavy cutting weapons, while the rest of the injuries were by blunt force. × All injuries were fresh before death," the report read. Notably, a Delhi Court on Friday sent Salman, an accused in the murder of Ankit Sharma, to four days police custody. On Thursday, Delhi Police had apprehended him in connection with the murder of the Intelligence Bureau staffer. Also read: Death toll in Delhi violence climbs to 42 At least, 53 people including Ankit Sharma and Head Constable Rattan Lal were killed during the violence in the national capital.

Injury by heavy cutting weapon led to death of IB staffer Ankit Sharma, says postmortem report

The death toll in violence in the Indian capital Delhi has risen to 32. The Anti-CAA protests have now turned into violent riots. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to maintain harmony and peace.

India: Death toll in Delhi violence rises to 32

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the death of an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cant-let-another-1984-happen-says-delhi-high-court-as-toll-rises-to-22-in-riots-282882">Intelligence Bureau officer </a>in the violence. Describing as "very unfortunate" court directed the highest functionaries in state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families.

An Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma was found dead in northeast Delhi's riot-hit Chand Bagh area earlier in the day. Reports suggest that he may have been killed in the stone-pelting.&nbsp;

Violent clashes erupted in the parts of the northeast area of Delhi after rival groups clashed over the Citizenship Amendment Act. The clashes led to to widespread vandalism and arson for over two days while <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-riots-death-toll-rises-to-20-high-alert-in-noida-ghaziabad-282772">at least 22 people lost their lives</a>.

Over 200 people are also reported to be injured and are currently being treated a hospital.

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Expressing concern over the Delhi violence, the High Court also said that it cannot let another 1984-like riot happen, not under its watch.

A division bench of Justice S Muralidhar and Justice Anup Jairam Bambani also directed the government to set up a helpline for immediate help for victims, private ambulances to be provided for safe passage of victims. Court also asked set up shelters for rehabilitation along with basic facilities.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed Delhi citizens to maintain peace and calm.

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"Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times. It is important that there is calm and normalcy is restored at the earliest," PM Modi said on Twitter.

Meanwhile, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi called for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over the deadly clashes in National Capital.

"The Centre and the Union Home Minister is responsible for the present situation in Delhi. The Union Home Minister should resign," said Sonia Gandhi. 
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the death of an Intelligence Bureau officer in the violence. Describing as "very unfortunate" court directed the highest functionaries in state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the death of an Intelligence Bureau officer in the violence. Describing as "very unfortunate" court directed the highest functionaries in state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families. An Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma was found dead in northeast Delhi's riot-hit Chand Bagh area earlier in the day. Reports suggest that he may have been killed in the stone-pelting. Violent clashes erupted in the parts of the northeast area of Delhi after rival groups clashed over the Citizenship Amendment Act. The clashes led to to widespread vandalism and arson for over two days while at least 22 people lost their lives. Over 200 people are also reported to be injured and are currently being treated a hospital. Also read: Police remained paralysed, Home Minister Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi Expressing concern over the Delhi violence, the High Court also said that it cannot let another 1984-like riot happen, not under its watch. A division bench of Justice S Muralidhar and Justice Anup Jairam Bambani also directed the government to set up a helpline for immediate help for victims, private ambulances to be provided for safe passage of victims. Court also asked set up shelters for rehabilitation along with basic facilities. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed Delhi citizens to maintain peace and calm. Also read: PM Modi's heartfelt appeal to people of Delhi after fatal clashes "Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times. It is important that there is calm and normalcy is restored at the earliest," PM Modi said on Twitter. Meanwhile, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi called for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over the deadly clashes in National Capital. "The Centre and the Union Home Minister is responsible for the present situation in Delhi. The Union Home Minister should resign," said Sonia Gandhi.

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'Very unfortunate': Delhi High Court expresses concern over IB officer Ankit Sharma's death in violence