They belong to Rani Khera and Rasoolpur, both villages located near the attack spot,” said Vikramjit Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Outer Delhi. Lukman said that he suspected the role of some people living near the madrasa who had earlier tried to disrupt its activities. The victims were initially taken to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital from where they were shifted to a private hospital. “They claimed that when they tried to stop the van, the driver started speeding to evade them,” said sources. “Till about two years ago, the remains of sacrificed animals used to be buried on government land near the madrasa.

Source: Indian Express September 15, 2016 23:07 UTC