Four people, including a civilian, were killed and another was injured today after violence broke out across northeast Delhi for a second time in less than 24 hours.
Clashes broke out, between pro and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters for the second consecutive day in Delhi's Maujpur area this morning, followed by stone-pelting from both the sides. In the evening, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the situation was "under control" but violence continues to be reported from neighbourhoods in the area. The Union Home Ministry has said it will "monitor the situation". The violence came mere hours before United States President Donald Trump, who landed shortly before 7.30 pm, was expected in Delhi.
Here are the Highlights on Clashes at Bhajanpura :
Four persons, including a head constable, were killed as violence spiraled over the amended citizenship law in northeast Delhi. During the clashes, protestors torched houses, shops, vehicles and a petrol pump.
देश की राजधानी दिल्ली में आज पूरा दिन हिंसा से भरा रहा। हिंसा से सिर्फ और सिर्फ आम जनता और देश का नुक़सान होता है। इसे रोकने की ज़िम्मेदारी हम सबकी है।
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) February 24, 2020
महात्मा गांधी का देश शांति का देश है। सभी दिल्लीवासियों से मैं शांति की अपील करती हूं और कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं से अनुरोध..1/2
The violence today in Delhi is disturbing & must be unequivocally condemned. Peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified. I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion & understanding no matter what the provocation.
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 24, 2020
"There is an utmost need to maintain peace. The responsibility lies with the Union government which has not made any attempt to address grievances of a large section of Indians," Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury said.
Instructed @DelhiPolice and @CPDelhi to ensure that law and order is maintained in North East Delhi. The situation is being closely monitored. I urge everyone to exercise restraint for maintenance of peace and harmony.
- LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) February 24, 2020
Delhi police said section 144 of CrPC has been imposed at ten locations in North-east district of Delhi
As the situation escalated Delhi police resorted to firing tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Once the violence escalated, paramilitary forces were called in to restore peace.
Calling violent clashes "very distressing news," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to "restore law and order and ensure peace and harmony is maintained"
