Tension escalated in northeast Delhi with protesters torching at least two houses and a fire tender in the Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas, where pro and anti-CAA groups clashed for the second consecutive day on Monday and hurled stones at each other.
A police constable has also died amid the clashes that broke out over CAA. The clashes have taken place between Maujpur and Jaffrabad metro stations, both of which have been shut. Some shops and houses of people were also attacked in the area.
LIVE UPDATES:
10:42 PM | Total 4 people (3 civilians & 1 police head constable) have lost their lives today, says Delhi Police
According to Delhi Police, total 4 people (3 civilians & 1 police head constable) have lost their lives today in clashes in North-East Delhi
10:38 PM | Man who opened fire in Maujpur identified as Shahrukh
Man, who opened eight rounds of fire during clashes between pro and anti-CAA demonstrators, has been identified as Shahrukh. He is a local resident.
10:30 PM | Ten policemen were injured, and one lost his life during clashes in northeast Delhi on Monday, say Delhi Police.
#UPDATE Delhi Police: Ten policemen were injured, and one lost his life during clashes in North East Delhi, today. pic.twitter.com/w58A2yIihE
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
10: 20 PM | One more civilian killed in clashes in Northeast Delhi
One more civilian killed in clashes in North-East Delhi. Total three people, including a police head constable have lost their lives during the clashes today.
10:00 PM | Gokalpuri tyre market set ablaze
Tyre market of Gokalpuri area in Delhi has been set on fire by some protesters. At least six fire tenders have reached the spot and the attempts are pon to douse the flames.
9: 57 PM | All government & private schools to remain closed, says Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia: All government & private schools to remain closed in violence affected North East district of Delhi. I have spoke to Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal in connection with the board exams in the district, they shall be postponed. pic.twitter.com/AaPogSu3GU
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
9: 51 PM | We are trying to maintain law&order, says Satish Golcha Special Commissioner of Police (Crime)
Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Delhi: We'are trying to maintain law&order. We've been requesting everyone to come forward to support Delhi Police in maintaining law&order. Our officers are holding foot marches & appealing gatherings to peacefully disperse pic.twitter.com/ruqho8XFso
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
9: 15 PM | CRPF deployed in Northeast Delhi
Eight companies of the CRPF have been deployed in violence-hit areas of northeast Delhi, including Maujpur and Jaffrabad, following violent anti-CAA protests. Arson and violence have hit the areas following clashes between pro- and anti-CAA groups. Maujpur and neighboring areas have seen violence on Monday amid reports of houses being burnt and petrol pump being set afire.
8: 30 PM | Union Home Minister Amit Shah called an urgent meeting over Jaffrabad violence
Union home minister Amit Shah called an urgent meeting of top officials of Delhi over the Jaffrabad violence, which started as a pro and anti-CAA groups clashed.
8:15 PM | Mohammad Furqan, a civilian dies in northeast Delhi violence
Mohammad Furqan, a civilian dies in northeast Delhi violence marks the second death in the ongoing protest clash after a police head constable dies.
6:26 PM | Violence orchestrated keeping in view ongoing visit of US President Donald Trump, says reports
Violence in some parts of Delhi appears to be orchestrated keeping in view ongoing visit of US President Donald Trump,
5:30 PM | Entry & exit gates of these metro stations closed following violence
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave, and Shiv Vihar metro stations are closed following violence in the North-East district. Trains will terminate at the Welcome metro station.
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
5:18 PM | Section 144 imposed in all 10 districts of North East Delhi
5:05 PM | Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia urges for peace.
मैंने अभी LG साहिब से बात की। उन्होंने भरोसा दिलाया कि और पुलिस फ़ोर्स भेजी जा रही है। किसी के भी द्वारा हिंसा बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी। मेरी सभी लोगों से विनती है कि कृपया शांति बनाए रखें। हिंसा से कोई समाधान नहीं निकलेगा। https://t.co/d3biQqr13X
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 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
4:45 PM | Policeman killed; prohibitory orders imposed at 10 locations in northeast Delhi
