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Live: 13 dead in CAA clashes in Delhi; shoot-at-sight orders issued at Yamuna Vihar area
The death toll due to clashes between the pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups jumped to 13 on Tuesday and the situation forced the CBSE to postpone the exams, scheduled for Wednesday (February 26), at all centres in North East Delhi.
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Some false information/news item has been circulating regarding damage to a mosque in Ashok Vihar area. It is to clarify that no such incident has taken place in the area of Ashok Vihar. Please do not spread false information: DCP North West, Delhi
SN Srivastva will be next Commissioner of Police (CP) of Delhi Police. He has been repatriated from CRPF and posted as Special CP Law and Order, Delhi Police. The current CP, Amulya Patnaik, has an extension till February 29. Earlier, there was rumours for two month extension of Amulya Patnaik.
At least 13 people dead due to violence in North East Delhi.
Here's the list of centers where the exams have been postponed due to violence in Delhi.
Police have removed pro-CAA protesters from Maujpur.
Death toll in Delhi violence jumps to 11.
Jafrabad road in North-East Delhi where an anti-CAA protest sit-in was on, has been cleared by the Delhi Police.
Police have put barricades and sealed all the roads that lead to Ghaziabad from north east Delhi. Ajay Kumar Pandey, DM says,"keeping in mind the violence in Delhi we have sealed the borders. There is peace in our district. We have closed all the wine shops in the nearby areas."
Schools to continue to be closed tomorrow in violence affected North East district, internal examinations postponed: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Have requested CBSE to postpone Wednesday's board exam in view of violence in parts of Delhi: Dy CM Manish Sisodia
Shoot-at-sight orders issued at several places in North East Delhi.
Delhi Police appeals for peace as situation remains tense in North East Delhi.
BJP leaders Harshvardhan and Manoj Tiwari meet the family of martyr Delhi Police constable Ratan Lal.
"Rumours are being spread in many places. Unless you see an incident happening before your eyes, neither believe such things nor send such Whatsapp messages to anyone. The greatest contribution at such critical times is not to spread rumours," tweeted Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Shahdra towards Apsara Border traffic movement has been closed after barricading by UP police. Traffic has been diverted towards Surya Nagar: Delhi Traffic Police
Rioters throw acid on paramilitary personnel in Karawal Nagar.
Curfew imposed in Maujpur, Karawal Nagar, Chand Bagh and Jafrabad.
Miscreants will not be spared, strict legal action will be taken against them. Sufficient police force, CAPF and senior officials deployed in the North East district. Sec 144 imposed in some areas of the district: Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik
Some news agency ran the news that Delhi Police said that it has not got adequate forces from MHA, this info is wrong. MHA is continually supporting us & we have adequate forces. Delhi police denies this completely: Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik
Mortal remains of Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal have been brought to his residence in Burari area. He lost his life during clashes over Citizenship Amendment Act in North East Delhi yesterday.
Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on BJP leader Kapil Mishra's speech: It's under investigation, our top priority was to control the situation which we've done. We will investigate all FIRs that have been registered and if a main conspirator is found action will be taken.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah writes a letter to wife of Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal, who died during clashes over Citizenship Amendment Act in Northeast Delhi, on Monday (February 24). He writes, "I express grief & deep condolences on untimely death of your husband".
Sec 144 imposed in the affected areas. Appeal to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumors.I appeal to people especially in North East Delhi to not take law in their hands. We are taking the help of drones also.Situation under control: Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa
Stone-pelting between two groups begins at Kalyanpuri. DCP Shahdara and ACP Gokulpuri injured.
11 FIR registered in North East disyrict. 56 Policemen injured. 119 Civilians injured. 10 dead including Delhi Police constable Ratan Lal.
We will be detaining the miscreants and taking legal action against them. People should cooperate with us to maintain peace. We are here till the situation normalises. Else we deploy more forces: Special CP Satish Golcha in Delhi's Khajuri Khaas
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal reaches GTB Hospital to meet injured persons.
Sources: Delhi police said it controlled violence on main roads of Northeast Delhi but didn't have adequate force to patrol lanes and bylanes were violence started. Police could have been stretched because of duty owing to Trump visit. Delhi Police has assured deployment of 1000 policemen in violence-affected areas of Delhi once more troops are provided. Total 35 additional companies now under command and control of Delhi Police.
Head Constable Rattan Lal has made a sacrifice for the nation. We are proud of his sacrifice. We stand with his family: Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik pay tribute to Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal who died during clashes in North East Delhi on Monday (February 24).
Death toll in Delhi violence climbs to 9. Situation still not under control.
"Max Hospital, Patparganj received a total of 10 policemen with injuries sustained in civic unrest in parts of Delhi. Three patients are undergoing treatment at the hospital, while the other seven have been discharged after evaluation and medical aid," said Max Healthcare in a statement
Delhi CM Kejriwal reaches GTB Hospital to meet injured persons.
The entire country is worried about the violence that took place in Delhi in past two days. There has been loss of lives and properties. If violence increases it will affect everyone. All us are here to offer our prayers to Gandhi Ji who was a follower of non-violence: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi tweets to PMO, asking for Army deployment in Delhi. "The situation in North East Delhi is only getting worse. If @PMOIndia wants to restore peace, it is incumbent on you that Army takes over the area. Cops have abdicated their duty & are colluding with mobs. The only way to secure lives & limbs is to hand over the area to the army," he said.
Rioters open fire at each other at Kardampuri. Stone pelted at policemen too. Senior police officers at the spot to control situation.
The violence in Delhi is shameful. It was widely believed that Delhi is a safe place but now even national capital is not safe anymore: Congress leader Udit Raj
Journalist injured in firing. Admitted to GTB Hospital.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders reach Raj Ghat.
Road to Karawal Nagar closed for traffic movement by Delhi Police.
Stone pelting starts again between two groups near Bhajanpura Chowk in NorthEast Delhi.
Supreme Court agrees to hear on Wednesday an application filed by ex-CIC Wajahat Habibullah and others seeking lodging of FIRs regarding the violence that has erupted in Northeast Delhi.
He (G Kishan Reddy) should go back to Delhi, why is he here in Hyderabad? He is the MoS Home. He should go and control the situation in Delhi. He must douse the fire there. 7 people have died already: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM on violence in Northeast Delhi.
In the meeting, issues of hate-mongering, Police-MLAs coordination, adequate force deployment and controlling rumours were mainly discussed, ANI quotes MHA sources as saying
According to Home Ministry sources, a Peace Committee will be formed and it will work with political parties and Delhi Police for better coordination. Home Minister appealed to everyone to maintain peace and cooperate with each other.
If it is needed then I hope...But right now, the action is being taken by police...We've been assured (during meeting with the Home Minister) that adequate number of police personnel will be deployed as required: Delhi CM Kejriwal
Everyone wants that the violence be stopped. The Home Minister had called a meeting today, it was a positive one. It was decided that all the political parties will ensure that peace returns to our city: CM Kejriwal
The meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has concluded now.
Joint peace meeting has been called at the office of the DCP, Delhi Police at 1 pm.
No matter who the person is, whether he is Kapil Mishra or anyone else, belonging to any party, if he has given any provoking speech then strict action should be taken against him: BJP MP Gautam Gambhir
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a meeting with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Lt Governor Anil Baijal, Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, Congress leader Subhash Chopra, BJP leaders Manoj Tiwari and Rambir Singh Bidhuri and others.
People paying price for electing "insensitive leaders: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Delhi violence.
Fresh incident of stone-pelting reported in Kabir Nagar area near Maujpur metro station.
The hospital authorities have been asked to be prepared and provide quality medical aid to the injured coming there. Fire department has been asked to coordinate with Police and reach the affected areas on time: CM Kejriwal
MLAs of the affected areas informed me that there is a severe shortage of police force and police can't take action till they receive orders from the top. I have also asked District Magistrates to take out peace march with police in these areas: Kejriwal
I will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today at 12 PM: Delhi CM
I appeal to all Delhites to maintain peace. We are worried about the violence in Northeast Delhi. Several policemen and civilians were injured and some lost their lives. Several houses were set ablaze and shops were damaged. It is very unfortunate: CM Kejriwal
CM Arvind Kejriwal holds meeting with the officials and MLAs of the violence-affected areas of the city, at his residence.
Entry and exit gates of Mandi House, ITO and Delhi Gate are open: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
35 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in Northeast Delhi along with Special Cell, Crime Branch and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) officials. Local police from different districts of Delhi have also been called in: Delhi Police
Officials of Delhi Police Special Cell and Economic Offence Wing (EoW) are keeping a close eye on the situtaion in the national capital in the aftermath of the violence
In view of the situation, Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed at ten locations in North-East district of Delhi. Heavy police force has been deployed in most sensitive areas like Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar.
According to PTI, at least seven people have died and 76 people injured in the violence that broke out following clashes between Citizenship Amendment Act and anti-CAA protesters in the national capital on Monday.
Delhi contiues to remain tense a day after violence in the northeast region.
NEW DELHI: As violent clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued for the third straight day in several areas of North East Delhi on Tuesday (February 25), the Delhi Police issued shoot-at-sight order in some violent-hit areas to bring the situation under control.
The death toll due to clashes between the pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups jumped to 13 on Tuesday and the situation forced the CBSE to postpone the exams, scheduled for Wednesday (February 26), at all centres in North East Delhi. Over 150 people have got injured in the riots which have affected Maujpur, Jaffrabad, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh and Gokalpuri in Northeast Delhi.
The area had been witnessing violent clashes since Sunday (February 23) when a rally by BJP leader Kapil Mishra against the anti-CAA protests was followed by incidences of stone-pelting between the two groups.
Paramilitary forces have been deployed in the violence-hit areas to bring the situation under control. The Centre has appointed IPS officer S N Shrivastava as the new Delhi Police Special Commissioner (Law and Order) after repatriating him from the CRPF to take control of the violence in the national capital.
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