After a minor surrendered at the Colonelganj police station in connection with the Kanpur violence today, the child rights body has asked the police to probe the involvement of children. The Commission has also requested that the minor should be produced before the Child Welfare Committee.
Police said Hayat Zafar Hashmi was the key conspirator as he called the market shutdown to protest against the controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammed. His WhatsApp chats have photos of the market shutdown before the violence.
A total of 29 accused allegedly responsible for the violence and stone pelting in Kanpur on Friday have been arrested. Police also have registered 3 FIRs against over 1,000 unknown persons for rioting and violence.