Smriti Irani visits convent school vandalised in Delhi

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani visited the Holy Child Auxilium School in the Vasant Vihar area of the national capital this morning, a day after it was vandalized.

Irani, an alumnus of the institution, had earlier apprised Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh of the situation and requested him to look into the matter. She met with the faculty and reviewed the overall situation arising out of the incident with them as well as with area police officers before departing.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi said that an initial investigation has shown that it was a case of theft and not religious-oriented desecration.

"Money was stolen from a donation box in the school premise. This is a case of theft, not a matter of desecration," said Bassi.

The Delhi Catholic Archdiocese, however, has come out strongly against the attack and said that Christian institutes are still being targeted despite assurances from the authorities.

Reports say the CCTV camera inside the school was broken and some money was stolen from the Principal's office.

The police officers were seen stationed outside the school, which has been shut today with a notice that says 'No classes will be conducted today'.