Death toll climbs to 13, curfew in 4 places as situation remains tense | As it happened
Violence in the northeast Delhi against the new citizenship law has claimed at least 13 lives so far. The areas majorly affected in the violence include Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Karawal Nagar, Chandbagh, Khureji Khas and Bhajanpura. Here are the highlights of the third-day of violence:
Northeast Delhi violence UPDATES: Violence in the northeast Delhi against the new citizenship law has claimed at least 13 lives so far. The incidents of violence spiraled in the national capital this week with the northeast Delhi turning into a battlefield. Frenzied protesters torched houses, shops, vehicles, and a petrol pump. Stone pelting incidents were also rampant. The areas majorly affected in the violence include Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Chandbagh, Khureji Khas and Bhajanpura. Here are the highlights of the third-day of violence:
Northeast Delhi violence: As it happened
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called third meeting on Tuesday evening in last 24 hours to inquire about the law & order situation and security force deployment at violence-affected areas of northeast Delhi. The meeting was attended by newly appointed special CP (law & order) SN Srivastava along with the high officials of Delhi police and home ministry.
The two-and-a half-hour-long meeting, Shah discussed briefly over maintaining the law & order situation and peace in the areas.
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Delhi Traffic Police: Shahdara towards Apsara Border traffic movement has been closed after barricading by UP police. Traffic has been diverted towards Surya Nagar.
Fresh violence in Chand Bagh: Massive scuffle breaks out between police and protesters in Chand Bagh. Rioters set fire to shops, police use tear gas but to no avail.
Curfew imposed in 4 places: Curfew has been imposed in Karawal Nagar, Chand Bagh, Maujpur and Jaffrabad.
Rioters splash acid on paramilitary forces in Karawal Nagar's Shivpulia
Mamata Banerjee on Delhi violence: "Extremely concerned and disturbed. We should maintain peace. I don’t know why is it happening and why is happening. It is a religion-neutral country. Appeal to all. watching the situation."
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 & if a main conspirator is found action will be taken.
Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on violence in North East Delhi: "Section 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 on violence in North East Delhi: "56 police personnel injured, head constable Rattan Lal has lost his life, DCP Shahdara also suffered head injuries; 130 civilians injured"
Traffic movement in Ghaziabad: Traffic movement restricted in Delhi-UP Border in Ghaziabad (DLF Khajuri - Pushta Road, Lal Bagh, Tulsi Niketan).
Ministry of Home Affairs: HM has appealed to all to desist from spreading rumours and said that political parties should cooperate with police to quell these rumours and dispel fear among the public. He also appealed to public at large and media to communicate responsibly and avoid spreading rumours. Home Minister Amit Shah has asked the Police Commissioner of Delhi to have senior police officers present in Police Control Rooms so that rumours can be dispelled as quickly as possible.
Dr Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, Delhi: Total 10 deaths and 150 injured admitted at GTB Hospital in the last 24 hours.
Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik: "Head Constable Rattan Lal has made a sacrifice for the nation. We are proud of his sacrifice. We stand with his family."
Flag march in Khajuri Khaas: Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force are conducting flag-march in Khajuri Khaas area.
Death toll climbs to 9: GTB Hospital says the death toll in the violence has climbed to 9. Earlier on Monday, seven, including a cop, were killed in the violence.
Delhi Police says situation tense: "A lot of areas are peaceful today but violence is being reported from certain areas. Situation is tense but we are trying to control it." Meanwhile, Special CP Law and Order Satish Golcha alongwith Special CP Crime Pravir Ranjan, DCP Crime Joy Tirkey are leaving for patrolling in Bhajanpur area.
Arvind Kejriwal visits Rajghat: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visited Mahatma Gandhi's memorial Rajghat Tuesday afternoon. He said violence will not benefit anyone as he called for restoration of peace in Delhi. He visited Rajghat along with his MLAs.
Stone pelting between two groups near Bhajanpura chowk: Another incident of stone pelting was reported near Bhajanpura Chowk in northeast Delhi. Road to Karawal Nagar - both carriageways have been closed for traffic movement.
1,000 armed policemen being deployed: An armed battalion of Delhi Police, comprising around 1,000 personnel, is being deployed in violence-hit areas. Inter-state borders are also being closely monitored.
Police-MLA coordination to be enhanced: A high-level meeting was convened by Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday morning. It was attended by Delhi's LG Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik among others. It was decided in the meeting to enhance police-MLA coordination in the national capital and also reactive peace committees with representatives of all sections of society, religions and eminent local citizens.
Borders of Delhi with UP and Haryana being monitored: A close watch is also being kept on the borders of Delhi with Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for the last three days. Delhi has been taking adequate steps like checks and other precautionary measures.
Violence in Maujpur, Gokulpuri continues unabated: On Tuesday, violence continued in Maujpur area with two groups of people out on the road armed with rods and sticks. An angry mob raising incendiary slogans set ablaze a motorcyle in Maujpur, PTI reported. Security personnel tried to disperse the people from both sides who were armed with rods and sticks. They also resorted to stone-pelting. Media personnel were also heckled and driven away from the spot. Two fire tenders were damaged in Gokulpuri by protesters.
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