Clash breaks out between two groups in Maujpur, internet slowed down (Photo Credit: Twitter)
New Delhi:
Protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) turned violent after clashes broke out between two groups in northeast Delhi's Maujpur and Jafrabad. According to reports, section 144 has been imposed in several districts of the national capital and internet speed has been slowed down. Some reports also suggest that a head-constable succumbed to injuries he received during clashes. At least 10 cops reportedly got injured and were taken to hospital for first aid.
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दिल्ली में हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थईस्ट ज़िले में कल स्कूलों की गृह परीक्षाएँ नहीं होंगी और सभी सरकारी एवं प्राइवेट स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. बोर्ड परीक्षाओं के सम्बंध में मैंने HRD Minister @DrRPNishank जी से बात की है कि इस ज़िले में कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा भी स्थगित कर दी जाए.
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 24, 2020
Civilian succumbs to injuries hours after constable killed in clashes during CAA protests.
My deepest condolences to the family of the Delhi Police Head Constable who lost his life amidst the protests in Delhi. Our @narendramodi government condemns all forms of violence and we assure a stern action against the culprits.
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) February 24, 2020
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
Joint Police Commissioner (Eastern Range), Alok Kumar on violence in North East Delhi: Police stationed at strategically located areas where there is potential of disturbance like Jafrabad, Seelampur, Maujpur, Gautampuri, Bhajanpura, Chand Bagh, Mustafabad, Wazirabad, Shiv Vihar.
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There is 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: CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on northeast Delhi clashes.
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Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on violence in North East Delhi: Senior officers are in the field, sufficient forces have been deployed. Situation is under control.
Security Update
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Extremely sad to hear about the death of Senior Police Constable Shri Ratan Lal during violent anti CAA protests.There is no scope for violence in democratic protests. I request everyone to maintain peace and urge @DelhiPolice to take strict action against the culprits. pic.twitter.com/1PobrXWKka
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 24, 2020
सभी दिल्लीवासियों से अपील है कि शांति बनाए रखें. हिंसा में सबका नुक़सान है. हिंसा की आग सबको ऐसा नुक़सान पहुँचाती है जिसकी भरपाई कभी नहीं हो पाती.
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 24, 2020
पुलिस हेड कोंस्टेबल की मौत बेहद दुःखदायी है। वो भी हम सब में से एक थे।
कृपया हिंसा त्याग दीजिए। इस से किसी का फ़ायदा नहीं। शांति से ही सभी समस्याओं का हल निकलेगा
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 24, 2020
Petrol Pump set on fire in Delhi's Bhajanpura, heavy security forces deployed.
Petrol Pump set on fire in Delhi's Bhajanpura after clashes broke out between two groups in #Jafrabad, Maujpur, Chand Bagh over CAA.#AntiCAAProtests
Full story here:https://t.co/ML9TjZvur1 pic.twitter.com/nzZjt8ETOv
— News Nation (@NewsNationTV) February 24, 2020
Some incidents of violence and arson have been reported in the areas of North East District, particularly in the areas of Maujpur, Kardampuri, Chand Bagh and Dayalpur. It is appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony & not to believe in any false rumors: Delhi Police
Joint CP Eastern Range Alok Kumar injured in stone pelting.
DCP Shahdara Amit Sharma injured during clashes, hospitalised
Instructed Delhi Police and Commissioner of Police 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 the maintenance of peace and harmony: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.
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
One Delhi Police head constable has lost his life and one DCP injured during clashes between two groups in Delhi's Gokulpuri.
One Delhi Police head constable has lost his life and one DCP injured during clashes between two groups in Delhi's Gokulpuri.
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
According to officials, a fire tender was damaged by protesters after it responded to a fire call in the area.
The Delhi Metro also closed entry and exit at Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur stations as an uneasy calm prevailed in the area.
Police fired tear gas shells and also resorted to mild lathicharge to disperse the protesters.
Section 144 CrPC imposed at ten locations in North-east district of Delhi.
A clash broke out between two groups in Maujpur area, today. Ved Prakash Surya DCP (North-East) says, "We have spoken to both sides, now the situation is calm. We are continuously speaking to people, now the situation is under control".
