New Delhi: 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 :
Feb 24, 2020 23:29 (IST)
Four persons, including policeman, killed
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.
Feb 24, 2020 18:57 (IST)
CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury reacts on northeast Delhi clashes
"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.
Feb 24, 2020 15:58 (IST)
Section 144 of CrPC imposed at ten locations in North-east district of Delhi
Delhi police said section 144 of CrPC has been imposed at ten locations in North-east district of Delhi
Feb 24, 2020 15:45 (IST)
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reacted over Delhi violence
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"
