Kejriwal accuses BJP of shielding criminals after AAP MLA's arrest

Following the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, Arvind Kejriwal, the National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the BJP-led government of protecting criminals while silencing those who challenge them.

NEW DELHI:

Kejriwal's remarks came after Balyan, who had been filing complaints against gangster Kapil Sangwan, was arrested by Delhi Police.

Kejriwal described the arrest as a clear warning to the people of Delhi, "Raise your voice, face jail," he said, pointing to what he believes is a pattern of victimising those who speak out against gangsters and lawlessness in the capital.

According to Kejriwal, Balyan had been relentlessly threatened by the notorious gangster, Kapil Sangwan, alias 'Nandu', and had lodged numerous complaints with the police.

Despite this, Kejriwal argued, "Instead of action being taken against Kapil Sangwan, the Delhi Police arrested Naresh Balyan."