22:54 February 25
Amit Shah holds meet with Delhi police, home ministry officials
Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Delhi Police and Home Ministry officials. Newly appointed Special Commissioner of Police SN Srivastava also attended the meeting. It was the third meeting chaired by the Home Minister in less than 24 hours.
22:12 February 25
I&B ministry issues broadcasting advisory to private TV channels
Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory to private TV channels.
21:26 February 25
Death toll reaches 13: GTB hospital official
"13 deaths have been reported since yesterday, " said a Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital official
21:26 February 25
Police evacuates protesters from Jaffarabad metro station road
21:13 February 25
Police have barricaded, sealed roads leading to Ghaziabad from NE Delhi: District Magistrate
Police have put barricades and sealed all the roads that lead to Ghaziabad from northeast Delhi.
"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, "said Ajay Kumar Pandey, District Magistrate.
21:11 February 25
Jaffrabad road cleared; no shoot at sight order issued for NE Delhi: Police
"Jaffrabad road has been cleared and no shoot at sight order has been issued for North East Delhi," said Delhi Police
21:10 February 25
हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थ-ईस्ट ज़िले में कल भी स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. गृह परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गई हैं. CBSE से भी कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा स्थगित करने का अनुरोध किया है. https://t.co/VY4t7zjWSo
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थ-ईस्ट ज़िले में कल भी स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. गृह परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गई हैं. CBSE से भी कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा स्थगित करने का अनुरोध किया है. https://t.co/VY4t7zjWSo
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020
हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थ-ईस्ट ज़िले में कल भी स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. गृह परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गई हैं. CBSE से भी कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा स्थगित करने का अनुरोध किया है. https://t.co/VY4t7zjWSo
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020
Schools in NE Delhi to Remain Closed
Private and government schools in violence affected North East Delhi will continue to be closed on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced today. Sisodia, who is also the education minister of Delhi, said all internal examinations have been postponed by schools.
"In violence affected North East district, schools will be closed tomorrow as well. Internal examinations have been postponed. Have requested CBSE to postpone the board exam as well," Sisodia tweeted.
20:56 February 25
Injured civilians being brought to GTB hospital
Civilians injured during violence in parts of northeast Delhi being brought to Guru Teg Bahadur hospital.
20:32 February 25
IPS SN Shrivastava appointed as Special Commissioner (Law and Order), Delhi
IPS SN Shrivastava has been appointed as Special Commissioner (Law and Order) in Delhi Police, with immediate effect.
20:29 February 25
UP Police Barricades Apsara Border
"Shahdara towards Apsara Border traffic movement has been closed after barricading by UP police. Traffic has been diverted towards Surya Nagar," said Delhi Traffic Police in a statement.
20:04 February 25
Unconfirmed reports suggest imposition of Sec 144 in 4 NE Delhi areas
Unconfirmed reports emerge of Section 144 being imposed in four police station areas of North East Delhi, including Karawal, Maujpur, Chand Bagh and Babarpur.
20:03 February 25
We have adequate force: Delhi CP on reports of shortage of staff
"Some news agency ran the news that Delhi Police said that it has not got adequate forces from MHA, this information is wrong. MHA is continually supporting us and we have adequate forces. Delhi police denies this completely, " said Amulya Patnaik, Delhi Commissioner of Police.
19:19 February 25
Latest visuals from Chand Bagh area in violence-hit North East Delhi.
18:53 February 25
Kejriwal, Sisodia visit GTB Hospital to meet those injured in violence
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendar Jain visited the GTB Hospital to meet those injured in the violence over the amended citizenship law in northeast Delhi.
18:51 February 25
135 civilians, 56 policemen injured; 11 FIRs filed: Delhi police PRO
"130 civilians and 56 police personnel have been injured, including DCP Shahdara, who sustained head injury...sufficient force has been deployed in northeast Delhi. We deny reports of lack of man power in police force...Sec 144 imposed in the affected areas, " said Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa.
Randhawa added, "I appeal to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumors. We have registered 11 FIRs, some have even been detained."
18:23 February 25
Stone pelting reported from Bhajanpura area
Reports of stone pelting continue to come in from Bhajanpura area even as police resorts to tear gas shelling.
18:09 February 25
Death toll reaches 10, 150 injured admitted over last 24 hrs: GTB hospital
"As many as 10 people have died, and 150 injured have been admitted at GTB Hospital in the last 24 hours," said Dr Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, Delhi.
18:07 February 25
Mobs pelt stones as police, RAF conducts flag march at Khajuri Khaas
Mobs continue pelting stones even as police and RAF personnel carry out flag march in Khajuri Khaas area.
17:53 February 25
We will detain miscreants, take appropriate legal action: Special CP (Crime) Delhi
"We are dispersing and we will be detaining the miscreants as well. We will also take appropriate legal action. People must cooperate with us to maintain law and order, " said Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Delhi
17:31 February 25
135 injured during violence over two days: GTB hospital official
"100 people with injuries were admitted to our hospital yesterday, and today around 35 injured have been admitted. 50 percent of those admitted have sustained bullet wounds," said MS Sunil from GTB Hospital.
17:18 February 25
TV journalists attacked in northeast Delhi, one serious
A journalist with JK 24X7 news received a bullet injury and two reporters from NDTV were beaten and punched by rioters in northeast Delhi, which was hit by fresh violence on Tuesday.
Akash sustained a bullet injury while covering the communal clashes in Maujpur locality and is in hospital where his condition is serious, said a tweet from JK 24X7 channel.
NDTV said its journalist Arvind Gunasekar was hit by rioters while he was at one of the spots in northeast Delhi and lost a tooth. His fellow reporter, Saurabh, who tried to shield him, was punched, it said.
Many other journalists took to social media to share tales of how they were heckled and some alleged they were questioned about their religious identity.
17:04 February 25
Police, RAF conduct flag march at Khajuri Khaas
Police and Rapid Action Force are conducting flag-march at Khajuri Khaas area which witnessed large scale violence.
16:59 February 25
3 districts in northeast Delhi on 'high alert'
Three districts in northeast Delhi were put on high alert on Tuesday after tension prevailing there since the last three days intensified.
A top official from Delhi Police Headquarters told reporters, "Since section 144 imposed in northeast Delhi failed to control the situation, we have decided to put three districts on high alert. Security has been beefed up in northeast as well as east Delhi and Shahdara district."
A Delhi police DCP said now the reserve police force in the police stations is also there to support us alongwith the paramilitary forces. However, around 50 armed policemen are still in the police stations so that the miscreants don't target the police stations.
16:57 February 25
Death toll climbs to nine
The death toll rose to nine on Tuesday due to violence over the amended citizenship law that has rocked northeast Delhi, GTB Hospital authorities said.
Four people were declared brought dead by doctors at the hospital on Tuesday, they said.
Thirty-five injured people were also brought to the hospital, the authorities added.
"Fifty per cent of those injured sustained bullet injuries," a doctor at the hospital said.
On Monday, the violence claimed lives of five people, including Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal.
16:47 February 25
Over 15 people sustain bullets wounds during violence over CAA
Casualties were piling up at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital amid violent clashes between pro- and anti-CAA protesters in northeast Delhi.
One of the doctors at the hospital who treated the injured told reporters that more than 15 people have sustained bullet injuries.
GTB Hospital has confirmed five deaths till Tuesday. Speaking with reporters, Dr Rajesh Kalra, Additional Medical Superintendent of the hospital said "we have received a total of 93 injured persons and there are five deaths as of now. Fresh data will be released by tonight."
Dr Kalra also said "mostly they are blunt trauma injuries and firearm injuries. One is a petrol victim also. Most minor injuries but 2 to 3 persons were operated on Monday and few more to be operated today."
16:33 February 25
Police, mob clash erupts in Jaffrabad; cops also resort to firing
Stone pelting reported between Delhi police and protesters in Jaffrabad area.
Police also resorted to firing.
16:16 February 25
Stone pelting reported from Bhajanpura Chowk
Incidents of stone pelting have been reported from Bhajanpura Chowk in Northeast Delhi.
16:15 February 25
RTC Pusta-Karawal Nagar road closed: Delhi Police
Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday said that both the carriageways of the RTC pusta-Karawal Nagar road have been closed due to violent demonstration over the Citizenmship (Amendment) Act in the area.
The Delhi Traffic Police has asked commuters to avoid the stretch.
14:49 February 25
Speaking to media, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said: "Both CM and I want that peace and harmony should remain intact in Delhi. We should do everything possible to maintain peace and order. We should also help police in this."
14:31 February 25
Stone pelting again starts, between two groups near Bhajanpura chowk in North East Delhi. Road to Karawal Nagar- both carriageways are closed for traffic movement.
14:20 February 25
Police force has been deployed in Jaffarabad after the violence broke out in the North-East Delhi yesterday.
13:37 February 25
Speaking to media, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said: "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. "
13:37 February 25
Delhi police brought two injured person at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, after they suffered a gunshot wound.
13:37 February 25
Shahrukh, the man in a red t-shirt who opened fire at police during violence in North East Delhi yesterday, has been arrested by Delhi police.
13:17 February 25
Peace march carried out in Brijpuri area
Peace march was carried out by residents of Brijpuri area of Mustafabad after the violence broke out in North-East Delhi yesterday.
12:32 February 25
Section 144 imposed in North-east Delhi areas
Police deployed in Bhajanpura and Khajuri Khas after broke out in the area yesterday.
Section 144 has been imposed in the areas.
12:12 February 25
Amit Shah holds meeting with Delhi CM Kejriwal, LG Baijal
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 & Rambir Singh Bidhuri and others.
12:11 February 25
Incident of stone-pelting has been reported in Kabir Nagar area near Maujpur metro station in Delhi.
12:02 February 25
Heavy police personnel deployed at Shaheen Bagh after violence broke out in North East Delhi yesterday.
11:37 February 25
I appeal to everyone to refrain from indulging in violence: Delhi CM
Addressing media, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said: "I appeal to everyone to refrain from indulging in violence, all issues can be dealt with through dialogue. Several policemen and civilians were injured&some lost their lives. Several houses were set ablaze and shops were damaged. It is very unfortunate."
Kejriwal said: "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."
"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. In the meeting, the MLAs of the border areas have said that people are coming from outside. There is a need to seal the borders and do preventive arrests, " Kejriwal further added.
11:37 February 25
Fresh violence in parts of northeast Delhi, mobs pelt stones and vandalise shuttered shops.
11:29 February 25
Delhi police said: "35 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in North East 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."
Speaking to media, Joint Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar said: "We are continuously taking action and forces have been deployed in Brahampuri, Maujpur, Chand Bagh, and other areas. We are dispersing any gathering and peace committees are holding talks with people to maintain peace."
11:11 February 25
Delhi CM holds meeting with officals, MLAs
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is holding a meeting with the officials and MLAs of the violence-affected areas of the city, at his residence.
10:53 February 25
The death toll in the northeast Delhi violence climbed to seven, a senior police official on Tuesday.
Till Monday, authorities had said at least four people, including Lal, were killed in the violence. They said that the death toll has increased to seven on Tuesday.
10:38 February 25
Ghaziabad DM SSP took a stock of situation at Loni border late night on Monday after violence in the area North-East Delhi intensified.
10:08 February 25
Amit Shah calls urgent meet with Kejriwal, others
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened an urgent meeting on Tuesday afternoon for which he has invited representatives of different political parties including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to apprise them on the ongoing status of Delhi violence.
The meeting, which has been convened at 12 noon on Tuesday, is believed to be political outreach of sort. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal will also be present in the meeting.
Sources say, all political parties have been requested to send their representatives to the meeting where Amit Shah is expected to tell them what prompted the unprecedented violence in Delhi and how far it has been contained.
10:02 February 25
Fire at a shop in tyre market in Delhi
Fire at a shop in tyre market near Gokulpuri metro station area in Delhi.
09:46 February 25
Five stations on Delhi Metro's Pink Line remain shut
Five stations on the Delhi Metro's Pink Line remained closed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in the wake of the violence in northeast Delhi areas.
"Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar remain closed. Trains are being terminated at the Welcome Metro Station," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted.
Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur were closed on Sunday while the other three stations were shut on Monday owing to the clashes between pro and anti-CAA protesters in which at least four people, including a head constable, were killed.
09:45 February 25
Delhi's CAA flashpoints
Clashes unfolded in northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad on Sunday and spiralled in nearby areas including Bhajanpura, Chandbagh, Yamuna Vihar and Maujpur where pro- and anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests turned violent on Monday, leading to the death of four people including a head constable and 50 injured, according to officials.
09:36 February 25
RAF found empty bullet shells
Two empty bullet shells found by Rapid Action Force (RAF) team from Brahampuri area in Delhi.
09:33 February 25
Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma regains consciousness
Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma, who was injured during clashes between two groups in Gokulpuri yesterday, is now conscious.
He underwent a surgery last night at a hospital and his CT Scan was done this morning. He is safe and out of danger.
08:56 February 25
Man who opened fire at police detained
The man in a red t-shirt who opened fire at police during a clash over CAA in North East Delhi yesterday, has been detained.
08:39 February 25
Kejriwal calls urgent meeting with MLAs
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has called an urgent meeting at his residence of MLAs and officials of the violence-hit areas of North East Delhi.
08:34 February 25
Continuously receiving calls related to violence incidents: Delhi Police
Delhi police said: "The situation is very tense. We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from North East Delhi."
Commissioner of Police held a meeting at Seelampur DCP office last night.
North East Delhi Fire Director said: "We received total 45 fire calls since yesterday till 3 am today; 3 firemen got injured, 1 fire tender was set ablaze."
08:30 February 25
Stone pelting between two groups was reported at Delhi's Brahampuri area on Tuesday morning.
Police & Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel hold flag march in Brahampuri area after stone-pelting incident between two groups in the area, today morning.
08:28 February 25
Amit Shah holds meeting over law and order situation in Delhi
A meeting was held by Home Minister Amit Shah late last night with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials on law and order situation in Delhi.
07:29 February 25
Schools in northeast Delhi to remain closed on Tuesday: Deputy CM
All schools in northeast Delhi will remain closed on Tuesday after violence in the area intensified on Monday.
As per the information, exams for class 12 in four vocational subjects in 18 centres in west Delhi will be conducted as per schedule, as there are no centres in the northeast Delhi for this exam.
The Delhi government demanded the suspension of the board examinations in the schools in these areas. In addition to the 10th and 12th board exams, the school examinations up to class 11 have been postponed as of now.
After the violence following the clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups on Sunday intensified on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said there will be no school home examinations on Tuesday in the violence-hit areas and all government and private schools will remain closed.
However, the board exams of class 10 and 12 are beyond the control of Delhi government.
The Delhi government is concerned over the first board exam - English - of class 10 scheduled for Wednesday.
Regarding the board exams, Sisodia said: "I have spoken to Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ''Nishank'' that board examinations in this district should also be postponed. As of now, the Ministry has not taken any decision."
Commenting on the violence, he said: "I have been in Delhi for last three decades but never felt so scared in my own city. Who are the people setting Delhi on fire? Very sad and ashamed today. This is our Delhi. It is the capital of the country. We have to save it."
07:11 February 25
Police assured us that adequate security will be deployed: Gopal Rai
Delhi Police Special Commissioner, Rajesh Khurana reached outside Lieutenant Governor's residence where AAP leaders were waiting to meet the LG.
State Minister Gopal Rai said:"Police assured us that adequate security will be deployed in vulnerable areas. We're going back now".
23:51 February 24
Appeal all to defeat intentions trying to divide India: Sonia Gandhi
"I appeal to the people of Delhi to maintain communal harmony and defeat the ill intentions of forces trying to divide India on the basis of religion," said Congress President Sonia Gandhi
23:48 February 24
Concerned over violence, wish to visit affected areas: Bhim Army chief writes to Delhi Police
Bhim Army Chief, Chandra Shekhar Azad has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor of Delhi saying "I'm extremely concerned for safety and security of people belonging to Muslim and Scheduled Caste community in many parts of North East Delhi, and wish to visit the areas affected by violence."
The letter further reads, "You are requested to kindly direct Delhi Police to provide adequate security for the visit. I would be grateful if you could direct concerned police officials to inform me time and date, preferably tomorrow itself, when I can undertake the visit."
23:26 February 24
Delhi police identifies man who opened fire at cops during clash over CAA in NE Delhi
The man sporting a red-thsirt, who was seen brandishing a gun and later firing a shot at the police during a clash over CAA in North East Delhi, has been identified by Delhi police.
22:47 February 24
3 civilians, 1 constable dead in CAA clashes in NE Delhi: Delhi police
As many as four people - three civilians and one police head constable - have lost their lives today in clashes in North-East Delhi, as per Delhi Police.
22:03 February 24
Flag march in Delhi's Maujpur area after clashes between pro, anti CAA protestors
Stones, pieces of bricks and glass shards lay strewn on road and plumes of smoke billowed from houses, shops and vehicles which were torched by mobs in northeast Delhi's Maujpur. Security personnel conducted flag marches to disperse the mobs and maintain peace after the area witnessed heavy stone pelting and arson during clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups for the second consecutive day.
At least three vehicles were set on fire and smoke was seen rising from a house above a closed shop. Tear gas shells were hurled to disperse the protestors who were pelting stones at each other.
22:00 February 24
Board exams to be postponsed in violence-hit northeastern districts of Delhi: Manish Sisodia
"All government and private schools to remain closed in violence affected North East district of Delhi. I have spoken to Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal regarding board exams in the district, and they shall be postponed," said Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
21:51 February 24
We are holding foot marches, appealing gatherings to disperse peacefully: Delhi Special CP (Crime)
"We'are trying to maintain law and order. We've been requesting everyone to come forward to support Delhi Police in maintaining law and order. Our officers are holding foot marches and appealing gatherings to disperse peacefully, " said Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Delhi.
21:03 February 24
Vehicle set ablaze at Khajoori Khas
Vehicle set ablaze at Khajoori Khas area in Northeast Delhi during clash between Anti and Pro CAA protesters.
20:43 February 24
More than 20 injured admitted at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
"More than 20 people injured during a violent protest at Jaffrabad today are receiving treatment at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. They are admitted in the casualty ward with serious injuries, " said a hospital official
20:37 February 24
Security Update
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open.
Normal service has resumed.
">Security Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open.
Normal service has resumed.
Security Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open.
Normal service has resumed.
DMRC opens 4 stations, shuts 5 stations on Pink Line
The Delhi Metro on Monday opened four stations after they were closed for nearly an hour owing to a protest call given by students against the violence in northeast Delhi.
"Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open. Normal service has resumed," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted.
Earlier, the DMRC had tweeted that the four stations on the Yellow and Violet lines have been closed.
The move came after the Jamia Coordination Committee, comprising students and alumni of Jamia Millia Islamia, asked students to assemble outside the new police headquarters on Jai Singh Road.
Earlier in the day, the Delhi Metro had shut five metro stations on the Pink Line in wake of the clashes between citizenship law supporters and protesters in the northeast region.
20:27 February 24
Security deployed at Khajuri Khas area after violence breaks out
Security forces have been deployed in Khajuri Khas area after incidents of violence were reported from North East District.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy has said that additional forces have been deployed in Delhi to maintain law and order situation.
19:50 February 24
Two killed during clashes over CAA in northeast Delhi violence
One protester, head constable killed during clashes in northeast Delhi
Earlier, Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal succumbed to his injuries after a miscreant opened fire during clashes between two groups in Delhi's Gokulpuri. He was a native of Sikar, Rajasthan. He joined Delhi Police as Constable in'98. He was posted in the office of ACP/Gokalpuri.He is survived by his wife & 3 children.
19:38 February 24
Rahul Gandhi condemns violence in Delhi
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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">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
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
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the violence in Delhi and urged people to show restraint, compassion and understanding irrespective of the provocation.
He said peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified.
"The violence today in Delhi is disturbing and 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 and understanding no matter what the provocation," Gandhi tweeted.
19:23 February 24
8 CRPF companies deployed in North-East Delhi area: ANI source
"Total 8 CRPF companies have been deployed in North-East Delhi area including two companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) and one company of women security personnel."
19:21 February 24
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation after NE Delhi clashes
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath have been closed. Interchange facility will be open at Central Secretariat.
19:19 February 24
Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy on NE Delhi clashes
"Violence in North-East Delhi orchestrated with an eye on US President's visit to India. I condemn it. Govt of India will never tolerate violence. We will take strict action against those responsible. MHA is monitoring the situation."
19:04 February 24
Situation in Delhi under fully control: Home Secy Ajay Bhalla
In the wake of violence in some parts of Delhi, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the situation in the national capital was fully under control and sufficient forces were deployed on the ground.
The home secretary's comments came after violent clashes claimed the life of a policeman in North East Delhi.
"The situation in Delhi is fully under control. Senior police officials are on the ground and sufficient forces are also deployed at the spot," Bhalla told reporters here.
18:55 February 24
5 metro stations on Pink Line closed
Security Update
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
">Security Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
Security Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
The Delhi Metro shut five stations on its Pink Line in wake of the violence that erupted during clashes between citizenship law supporters and protesters in the northeast region.
"Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted.
A Delhi Police head constable was killed and a deputy commissioner of police injured as clashes over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act broke out again in northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad, Maujpur and Chand Bagh, with protesters torching houses, shops and vehicles, and hurling stones at each other.
The DMRC had earlier shut down Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur metro due to the ongoing protests against the amended law.
18:46 February 24
Kejriwal appeals to people to maintain 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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">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
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
After violence erupted in northeast Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he has spoken to Lt Governor Anil Baijal who assured that more police personnel are being sent to the affected areas.
A Delhi Police head constable was killed and a deputy commissioner of police injured as clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups in northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas broke out again, with protesters torching houses, shops and vehicles, and hurling stones at each other.
Taking to Twitter, the chief minister said violence by anyone will not be tolerated.
"I just spoke to the LG. He has assured that more police forces are being sent. Violence will not be tolerated by anyone. I request people to maintain peace. No solution will come out of violence," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
In another tweet, he said,"The death of a head constable is very sad. He was also one of us. Please give up violence. Nobody benefits from violence. All problems will be solved peacefully, he said in another tweet.
Violence was also reported in northeast Delhi's Chandbagh and Bhajanpura areas.
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Baijal to restore law and order in the wake of the violence.
"Very distressing news regarding disturbance of peace and harmony in parts of Delhi coming in.
"I sincerely urge Hon'ble LG n Hon'ble Union Home Minister to restore law and order n ensure that peace and harmony is maintained. Nobody should be allowed to orchestrate flagrations (sic)," Kejriwal said in his earlier tweet.
17:10 February 24
Delhi police appeals to people to maintain peace
Delhi Police appealed to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumours in the wake of violence in parts of northeast Delhi during protests for and against the new citizenship law.
Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC, which bans the assembly of four or more people, have been imposed in those areas of northeast Delhi that witnessed violence.
"Some incidents of violence and arson have been reported in areas of North East District, particularly in the areas of Maujpur, Kardampuri, Chand Bagh and Dayalpur.
"It is appealed to the people of Delhi and particularly to the North East District to maintain peace and harmony and not to believe in any rumours. It is also appealed to the media not to circulate any disturbing pictures which may further aggravate the situation," the police said.
Delhi Police is making every effort to restore normalcy, it said.
"Section 144 has been imposed in the affected areas of North East district and strict action will be taken against miscreants and anti social elements," they added.
16:23 February 24
LG instructs police commissioner to maintain law and order
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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">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
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
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal instructed the police commissioner to maintain law and order in the national capital in the wake of violence during clashes in northeast Delhi.
"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," Baijal tweeted.
16:02 February 24
135 civilians, 56 policemen injured; 11 FIRs filed: Delhi police PRO
New Delhi: A Delhi Police head constable was killed during clashes over the new citizenship law in northeast Delhi on Monday, a senior officer said.
Ratan Lal was attached to the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gokulpuri, he said.
Several police personnel have been injured in the clashes, he said.
Several vehicles, shops and houses were torched on Monday, a day after clashes broke out between those against and for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
READ: Clash erupts between pro & anti CAA groups in Delhi's Maujpur
22:54 February 25
Amit Shah holds meet with Delhi police, home ministry officials
Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Delhi Police and Home Ministry officials. Newly appointed Special Commissioner of Police SN Srivastava also attended the meeting. It was the third meeting chaired by the Home Minister in less than 24 hours.
22:12 February 25
I&B ministry issues broadcasting advisory to private TV channels
Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory to private TV channels.
21:26 February 25
Death toll reaches 13: GTB hospital official
"13 deaths have been reported since yesterday, " said a Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital official
21:26 February 25
Police evacuates protesters from Jaffarabad metro station road
21:13 February 25
Police have barricaded, sealed roads leading to Ghaziabad from NE Delhi: District Magistrate
Police have put barricades and sealed all the roads that lead to Ghaziabad from northeast Delhi.
"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, "said Ajay Kumar Pandey, District Magistrate.
21:11 February 25
Jaffrabad road cleared; no shoot at sight order issued for NE Delhi: Police
"Jaffrabad road has been cleared and no shoot at sight order has been issued for North East Delhi," said Delhi Police
21:10 February 25
हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थ-ईस्ट ज़िले में कल भी स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. गृह परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गई हैं. CBSE से भी कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा स्थगित करने का अनुरोध किया है. https://t.co/VY4t7zjWSo
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थ-ईस्ट ज़िले में कल भी स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. गृह परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गई हैं. CBSE से भी कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा स्थगित करने का अनुरोध किया है. https://t.co/VY4t7zjWSo
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020
हिंसा प्रभावित नोर्थ-ईस्ट ज़िले में कल भी स्कूल बंद रहेंगे. गृह परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गई हैं. CBSE से भी कल की बोर्ड परीक्षा स्थगित करने का अनुरोध किया है. https://t.co/VY4t7zjWSo
— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020
Schools in NE Delhi to Remain Closed
Private and government schools in violence affected North East Delhi will continue to be closed on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced today. Sisodia, who is also the education minister of Delhi, said all internal examinations have been postponed by schools.
"In violence affected North East district, schools will be closed tomorrow as well. Internal examinations have been postponed. Have requested CBSE to postpone the board exam as well," Sisodia tweeted.
20:56 February 25
Injured civilians being brought to GTB hospital
Civilians injured during violence in parts of northeast Delhi being brought to Guru Teg Bahadur hospital.
20:32 February 25
IPS SN Shrivastava appointed as Special Commissioner (Law and Order), Delhi
IPS SN Shrivastava has been appointed as Special Commissioner (Law and Order) in Delhi Police, with immediate effect.
20:29 February 25
UP Police Barricades Apsara Border
"Shahdara towards Apsara Border traffic movement has been closed after barricading by UP police. Traffic has been diverted towards Surya Nagar," said Delhi Traffic Police in a statement.
20:04 February 25
Unconfirmed reports suggest imposition of Sec 144 in 4 NE Delhi areas
Unconfirmed reports emerge of Section 144 being imposed in four police station areas of North East Delhi, including Karawal, Maujpur, Chand Bagh and Babarpur.
20:03 February 25
We have adequate force: Delhi CP on reports of shortage of staff
"Some news agency ran the news that Delhi Police said that it has not got adequate forces from MHA, this information is wrong. MHA is continually supporting us and we have adequate forces. Delhi police denies this completely, " said Amulya Patnaik, Delhi Commissioner of Police.
19:19 February 25
Latest visuals from Chand Bagh area in violence-hit North East Delhi.
18:53 February 25
Kejriwal, Sisodia visit GTB Hospital to meet those injured in violence
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendar Jain visited the GTB Hospital to meet those injured in the violence over the amended citizenship law in northeast Delhi.
18:51 February 25
135 civilians, 56 policemen injured; 11 FIRs filed: Delhi police PRO
"130 civilians and 56 police personnel have been injured, including DCP Shahdara, who sustained head injury...sufficient force has been deployed in northeast Delhi. We deny reports of lack of man power in police force...Sec 144 imposed in the affected areas, " said Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa.
Randhawa added, "I appeal to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumors. We have registered 11 FIRs, some have even been detained."
18:23 February 25
Stone pelting reported from Bhajanpura area
Reports of stone pelting continue to come in from Bhajanpura area even as police resorts to tear gas shelling.
18:09 February 25
Death toll reaches 10, 150 injured admitted over last 24 hrs: GTB hospital
"As many as 10 people have died, and 150 injured have been admitted at GTB Hospital in the last 24 hours," said Dr Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, Delhi.
18:07 February 25
Mobs pelt stones as police, RAF conducts flag march at Khajuri Khaas
Mobs continue pelting stones even as police and RAF personnel carry out flag march in Khajuri Khaas area.
17:53 February 25
We will detain miscreants, take appropriate legal action: Special CP (Crime) Delhi
"We are dispersing and we will be detaining the miscreants as well. We will also take appropriate legal action. People must cooperate with us to maintain law and order, " said Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Delhi
17:31 February 25
135 injured during violence over two days: GTB hospital official
"100 people with injuries were admitted to our hospital yesterday, and today around 35 injured have been admitted. 50 percent of those admitted have sustained bullet wounds," said MS Sunil from GTB Hospital.
17:18 February 25
TV journalists attacked in northeast Delhi, one serious
A journalist with JK 24X7 news received a bullet injury and two reporters from NDTV were beaten and punched by rioters in northeast Delhi, which was hit by fresh violence on Tuesday.
Akash sustained a bullet injury while covering the communal clashes in Maujpur locality and is in hospital where his condition is serious, said a tweet from JK 24X7 channel.
NDTV said its journalist Arvind Gunasekar was hit by rioters while he was at one of the spots in northeast Delhi and lost a tooth. His fellow reporter, Saurabh, who tried to shield him, was punched, it said.
Many other journalists took to social media to share tales of how they were heckled and some alleged they were questioned about their religious identity.
17:04 February 25
Police, RAF conduct flag march at Khajuri Khaas
Police and Rapid Action Force are conducting flag-march at Khajuri Khaas area which witnessed large scale violence.
16:59 February 25
3 districts in northeast Delhi on 'high alert'
Three districts in northeast Delhi were put on high alert on Tuesday after tension prevailing there since the last three days intensified.
A top official from Delhi Police Headquarters told reporters, "Since section 144 imposed in northeast Delhi failed to control the situation, we have decided to put three districts on high alert. Security has been beefed up in northeast as well as east Delhi and Shahdara district."
A Delhi police DCP said now the reserve police force in the police stations is also there to support us alongwith the paramilitary forces. However, around 50 armed policemen are still in the police stations so that the miscreants don't target the police stations.
16:57 February 25
Death toll climbs to nine
The death toll rose to nine on Tuesday due to violence over the amended citizenship law that has rocked northeast Delhi, GTB Hospital authorities said.
Four people were declared brought dead by doctors at the hospital on Tuesday, they said.
Thirty-five injured people were also brought to the hospital, the authorities added.
"Fifty per cent of those injured sustained bullet injuries," a doctor at the hospital said.
On Monday, the violence claimed lives of five people, including Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal.
16:47 February 25
Over 15 people sustain bullets wounds during violence over CAA
Casualties were piling up at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital amid violent clashes between pro- and anti-CAA protesters in northeast Delhi.
One of the doctors at the hospital who treated the injured told reporters that more than 15 people have sustained bullet injuries.
GTB Hospital has confirmed five deaths till Tuesday. Speaking with reporters, Dr Rajesh Kalra, Additional Medical Superintendent of the hospital said "we have received a total of 93 injured persons and there are five deaths as of now. Fresh data will be released by tonight."
Dr Kalra also said "mostly they are blunt trauma injuries and firearm injuries. One is a petrol victim also. Most minor injuries but 2 to 3 persons were operated on Monday and few more to be operated today."
16:33 February 25
Police, mob clash erupts in Jaffrabad; cops also resort to firing
Stone pelting reported between Delhi police and protesters in Jaffrabad area.
Police also resorted to firing.
16:16 February 25
Stone pelting reported from Bhajanpura Chowk
Incidents of stone pelting have been reported from Bhajanpura Chowk in Northeast Delhi.
16:15 February 25
RTC Pusta-Karawal Nagar road closed: Delhi Police
Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday said that both the carriageways of the RTC pusta-Karawal Nagar road have been closed due to violent demonstration over the Citizenmship (Amendment) Act in the area.
The Delhi Traffic Police has asked commuters to avoid the stretch.
14:49 February 25
Speaking to media, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said: "Both CM and I want that peace and harmony should remain intact in Delhi. We should do everything possible to maintain peace and order. We should also help police in this."
14:31 February 25
Stone pelting again starts, between two groups near Bhajanpura chowk in North East Delhi. Road to Karawal Nagar- both carriageways are closed for traffic movement.
14:20 February 25
Police force has been deployed in Jaffarabad after the violence broke out in the North-East Delhi yesterday.
13:37 February 25
Speaking to media, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said: "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. "
13:37 February 25
Delhi police brought two injured person at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, after they suffered a gunshot wound.
13:37 February 25
Shahrukh, the man in a red t-shirt who opened fire at police during violence in North East Delhi yesterday, has been arrested by Delhi police.
13:17 February 25
Peace march carried out in Brijpuri area
Peace march was carried out by residents of Brijpuri area of Mustafabad after the violence broke out in North-East Delhi yesterday.
12:32 February 25
Section 144 imposed in North-east Delhi areas
Police deployed in Bhajanpura and Khajuri Khas after broke out in the area yesterday.
Section 144 has been imposed in the areas.
12:12 February 25
Amit Shah holds meeting with Delhi CM Kejriwal, LG Baijal
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 & Rambir Singh Bidhuri and others.
12:11 February 25
Incident of stone-pelting has been reported in Kabir Nagar area near Maujpur metro station in Delhi.
12:02 February 25
Heavy police personnel deployed at Shaheen Bagh after violence broke out in North East Delhi yesterday.
11:37 February 25
I appeal to everyone to refrain from indulging in violence: Delhi CM
Addressing media, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said: "I appeal to everyone to refrain from indulging in violence, all issues can be dealt with through dialogue. Several policemen and civilians were injured&some lost their lives. Several houses were set ablaze and shops were damaged. It is very unfortunate."
Kejriwal said: "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."
"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. In the meeting, the MLAs of the border areas have said that people are coming from outside. There is a need to seal the borders and do preventive arrests, " Kejriwal further added.
11:37 February 25
Fresh violence in parts of northeast Delhi, mobs pelt stones and vandalise shuttered shops.
11:29 February 25
Delhi police said: "35 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in North East 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."
Speaking to media, Joint Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar said: "We are continuously taking action and forces have been deployed in Brahampuri, Maujpur, Chand Bagh, and other areas. We are dispersing any gathering and peace committees are holding talks with people to maintain peace."
11:11 February 25
Delhi CM holds meeting with officals, MLAs
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is holding a meeting with the officials and MLAs of the violence-affected areas of the city, at his residence.
10:53 February 25
The death toll in the northeast Delhi violence climbed to seven, a senior police official on Tuesday.
Till Monday, authorities had said at least four people, including Lal, were killed in the violence. They said that the death toll has increased to seven on Tuesday.
10:38 February 25
Ghaziabad DM SSP took a stock of situation at Loni border late night on Monday after violence in the area North-East Delhi intensified.
10:08 February 25
Amit Shah calls urgent meet with Kejriwal, others
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened an urgent meeting on Tuesday afternoon for which he has invited representatives of different political parties including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to apprise them on the ongoing status of Delhi violence.
The meeting, which has been convened at 12 noon on Tuesday, is believed to be political outreach of sort. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal will also be present in the meeting.
Sources say, all political parties have been requested to send their representatives to the meeting where Amit Shah is expected to tell them what prompted the unprecedented violence in Delhi and how far it has been contained.
10:02 February 25
Fire at a shop in tyre market in Delhi
Fire at a shop in tyre market near Gokulpuri metro station area in Delhi.
09:46 February 25
Five stations on Delhi Metro's Pink Line remain shut
Five stations on the Delhi Metro's Pink Line remained closed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in the wake of the violence in northeast Delhi areas.
"Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar remain closed. Trains are being terminated at the Welcome Metro Station," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted.
Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur were closed on Sunday while the other three stations were shut on Monday owing to the clashes between pro and anti-CAA protesters in which at least four people, including a head constable, were killed.
09:45 February 25
Delhi's CAA flashpoints
Clashes unfolded in northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad on Sunday and spiralled in nearby areas including Bhajanpura, Chandbagh, Yamuna Vihar and Maujpur where pro- and anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests turned violent on Monday, leading to the death of four people including a head constable and 50 injured, according to officials.
09:36 February 25
RAF found empty bullet shells
Two empty bullet shells found by Rapid Action Force (RAF) team from Brahampuri area in Delhi.
09:33 February 25
Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma regains consciousness
Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma, who was injured during clashes between two groups in Gokulpuri yesterday, is now conscious.
He underwent a surgery last night at a hospital and his CT Scan was done this morning. He is safe and out of danger.
08:56 February 25
Man who opened fire at police detained
The man in a red t-shirt who opened fire at police during a clash over CAA in North East Delhi yesterday, has been detained.
08:39 February 25
Kejriwal calls urgent meeting with MLAs
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has called an urgent meeting at his residence of MLAs and officials of the violence-hit areas of North East Delhi.
08:34 February 25
Continuously receiving calls related to violence incidents: Delhi Police
Delhi police said: "The situation is very tense. We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from North East Delhi."
Commissioner of Police held a meeting at Seelampur DCP office last night.
North East Delhi Fire Director said: "We received total 45 fire calls since yesterday till 3 am today; 3 firemen got injured, 1 fire tender was set ablaze."
08:30 February 25
Stone pelting between two groups was reported at Delhi's Brahampuri area on Tuesday morning.
Police & Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel hold flag march in Brahampuri area after stone-pelting incident between two groups in the area, today morning.
08:28 February 25
Amit Shah holds meeting over law and order situation in Delhi
A meeting was held by Home Minister Amit Shah late last night with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials on law and order situation in Delhi.
07:29 February 25
Schools in northeast Delhi to remain closed on Tuesday: Deputy CM
All schools in northeast Delhi will remain closed on Tuesday after violence in the area intensified on Monday.
As per the information, exams for class 12 in four vocational subjects in 18 centres in west Delhi will be conducted as per schedule, as there are no centres in the northeast Delhi for this exam.
The Delhi government demanded the suspension of the board examinations in the schools in these areas. In addition to the 10th and 12th board exams, the school examinations up to class 11 have been postponed as of now.
After the violence following the clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups on Sunday intensified on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said there will be no school home examinations on Tuesday in the violence-hit areas and all government and private schools will remain closed.
However, the board exams of class 10 and 12 are beyond the control of Delhi government.
The Delhi government is concerned over the first board exam - English - of class 10 scheduled for Wednesday.
Regarding the board exams, Sisodia said: "I have spoken to Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ''Nishank'' that board examinations in this district should also be postponed. As of now, the Ministry has not taken any decision."
Commenting on the violence, he said: "I have been in Delhi for last three decades but never felt so scared in my own city. Who are the people setting Delhi on fire? Very sad and ashamed today. This is our Delhi. It is the capital of the country. We have to save it."
07:11 February 25
Police assured us that adequate security will be deployed: Gopal Rai
Delhi Police Special Commissioner, Rajesh Khurana reached outside Lieutenant Governor's residence where AAP leaders were waiting to meet the LG.
State Minister Gopal Rai said:"Police assured us that adequate security will be deployed in vulnerable areas. We're going back now".
23:51 February 24
Appeal all to defeat intentions trying to divide India: Sonia Gandhi
"I appeal to the people of Delhi to maintain communal harmony and defeat the ill intentions of forces trying to divide India on the basis of religion," said Congress President Sonia Gandhi
23:48 February 24
Concerned over violence, wish to visit affected areas: Bhim Army chief writes to Delhi Police
Bhim Army Chief, Chandra Shekhar Azad has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor of Delhi saying "I'm extremely concerned for safety and security of people belonging to Muslim and Scheduled Caste community in many parts of North East Delhi, and wish to visit the areas affected by violence."
The letter further reads, "You are requested to kindly direct Delhi Police to provide adequate security for the visit. I would be grateful if you could direct concerned police officials to inform me time and date, preferably tomorrow itself, when I can undertake the visit."
23:26 February 24
Delhi police identifies man who opened fire at cops during clash over CAA in NE Delhi
The man sporting a red-thsirt, who was seen brandishing a gun and later firing a shot at the police during a clash over CAA in North East Delhi, has been identified by Delhi police.
22:47 February 24
3 civilians, 1 constable dead in CAA clashes in NE Delhi: Delhi police
As many as four people - three civilians and one police head constable - have lost their lives today in clashes in North-East Delhi, as per Delhi Police.
22:03 February 24
Flag march in Delhi's Maujpur area after clashes between pro, anti CAA protestors
Stones, pieces of bricks and glass shards lay strewn on road and plumes of smoke billowed from houses, shops and vehicles which were torched by mobs in northeast Delhi's Maujpur. Security personnel conducted flag marches to disperse the mobs and maintain peace after the area witnessed heavy stone pelting and arson during clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups for the second consecutive day.
At least three vehicles were set on fire and smoke was seen rising from a house above a closed shop. Tear gas shells were hurled to disperse the protestors who were pelting stones at each other.
22:00 February 24
Board exams to be postponsed in violence-hit northeastern districts of Delhi: Manish Sisodia
"All government and private schools to remain closed in violence affected North East district of Delhi. I have spoken to Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal regarding board exams in the district, and they shall be postponed," said Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
21:51 February 24
We are holding foot marches, appealing gatherings to disperse peacefully: Delhi Special CP (Crime)
"We'are trying to maintain law and order. We've been requesting everyone to come forward to support Delhi Police in maintaining law and order. Our officers are holding foot marches and appealing gatherings to disperse peacefully, " said Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Delhi.
21:03 February 24
Vehicle set ablaze at Khajoori Khas
Vehicle set ablaze at Khajoori Khas area in Northeast Delhi during clash between Anti and Pro CAA protesters.
20:43 February 24
More than 20 injured admitted at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
"More than 20 people injured during a violent protest at Jaffrabad today are receiving treatment at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. They are admitted in the casualty ward with serious injuries, " said a hospital official
20:37 February 24
Security Update
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open.
Normal service has resumed.
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— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open.
Normal service has resumed.
Security Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open.
Normal service has resumed.
DMRC opens 4 stations, shuts 5 stations on Pink Line
The Delhi Metro on Monday opened four stations after they were closed for nearly an hour owing to a protest call given by students against the violence in northeast Delhi.
"Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath are open. Normal service has resumed," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted.
Earlier, the DMRC had tweeted that the four stations on the Yellow and Violet lines have been closed.
The move came after the Jamia Coordination Committee, comprising students and alumni of Jamia Millia Islamia, asked students to assemble outside the new police headquarters on Jai Singh Road.
Earlier in the day, the Delhi Metro had shut five metro stations on the Pink Line in wake of the clashes between citizenship law supporters and protesters in the northeast region.
20:27 February 24
Security deployed at Khajuri Khas area after violence breaks out
Security forces have been deployed in Khajuri Khas area after incidents of violence were reported from North East District.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy has said that additional forces have been deployed in Delhi to maintain law and order situation.
19:50 February 24
Two killed during clashes over CAA in northeast Delhi violence
One protester, head constable killed during clashes in northeast Delhi
Earlier, Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal succumbed to his injuries after a miscreant opened fire during clashes between two groups in Delhi's Gokulpuri. He was a native of Sikar, Rajasthan. He joined Delhi Police as Constable in'98. He was posted in the office of ACP/Gokalpuri.He is survived by his wife & 3 children.
19:38 February 24
Rahul Gandhi condemns violence in Delhi
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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">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
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
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the violence in Delhi and urged people to show restraint, compassion and understanding irrespective of the provocation.
He said peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified.
"The violence today in Delhi is disturbing and 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 and understanding no matter what the provocation," Gandhi tweeted.
19:23 February 24
8 CRPF companies deployed in North-East Delhi area: ANI source
"Total 8 CRPF companies have been deployed in North-East Delhi area including two companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) and one company of women security personnel."
19:21 February 24
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation after NE Delhi clashes
Entry & exit gates of Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Janpath have been closed. Interchange facility will be open at Central Secretariat.
19:19 February 24
Union Minister of State for Home, G Kishan Reddy on NE Delhi clashes
"Violence in North-East Delhi orchestrated with an eye on US President's visit to India. I condemn it. Govt of India will never tolerate violence. We will take strict action against those responsible. MHA is monitoring the situation."
19:04 February 24
Situation in Delhi under fully control: Home Secy Ajay Bhalla
In the wake of violence in some parts of Delhi, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the situation in the national capital was fully under control and sufficient forces were deployed on the ground.
The home secretary's comments came after violent clashes claimed the life of a policeman in North East Delhi.
"The situation in Delhi is fully under control. Senior police officials are on the ground and sufficient forces are also deployed at the spot," Bhalla told reporters here.
18:55 February 24
5 metro stations on Pink Line closed
Security Update
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
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— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
Security Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020
Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.
The Delhi Metro shut five stations on its Pink Line in wake of the violence that erupted during clashes between citizenship law supporters and protesters in the northeast region.
"Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted.
A Delhi Police head constable was killed and a deputy commissioner of police injured as clashes over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act broke out again in northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad, Maujpur and Chand Bagh, with protesters torching houses, shops and vehicles, and hurling stones at each other.
The DMRC had earlier shut down Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur metro due to the ongoing protests against the amended law.
18:46 February 24
Kejriwal appeals to people to maintain 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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">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
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
After violence erupted in northeast Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he has spoken to Lt Governor Anil Baijal who assured that more police personnel are being sent to the affected areas.
A Delhi Police head constable was killed and a deputy commissioner of police injured as clashes between pro and anti-CAA groups in northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas broke out again, with protesters torching houses, shops and vehicles, and hurling stones at each other.
Taking to Twitter, the chief minister said violence by anyone will not be tolerated.
"I just spoke to the LG. He has assured that more police forces are being sent. Violence will not be tolerated by anyone. I request people to maintain peace. No solution will come out of violence," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
In another tweet, he said,"The death of a head constable is very sad. He was also one of us. Please give up violence. Nobody benefits from violence. All problems will be solved peacefully, he said in another tweet.
Violence was also reported in northeast Delhi's Chandbagh and Bhajanpura areas.
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Baijal to restore law and order in the wake of the violence.
"Very distressing news regarding disturbance of peace and harmony in parts of Delhi coming in.
"I sincerely urge Hon'ble LG n Hon'ble Union Home Minister to restore law and order n ensure that peace and harmony is maintained. Nobody should be allowed to orchestrate flagrations (sic)," Kejriwal said in his earlier tweet.
17:10 February 24
Delhi police appeals to people to maintain peace
Delhi Police appealed to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumours in the wake of violence in parts of northeast Delhi during protests for and against the new citizenship law.
Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC, which bans the assembly of four or more people, have been imposed in those areas of northeast Delhi that witnessed violence.
"Some incidents of violence and arson have been reported in areas of North East District, particularly in the areas of Maujpur, Kardampuri, Chand Bagh and Dayalpur.
"It is appealed to the people of Delhi and particularly to the North East District to maintain peace and harmony and not to believe in any rumours. It is also appealed to the media not to circulate any disturbing pictures which may further aggravate the situation," the police said.
Delhi Police is making every effort to restore normalcy, it said.
"Section 144 has been imposed in the affected areas of North East district and strict action will be taken against miscreants and anti social elements," they added.
16:23 February 24
LG instructs police commissioner to maintain law and order
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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">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
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
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal instructed the police commissioner to maintain law and order in the national capital in the wake of violence during clashes in northeast Delhi.
"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," Baijal tweeted.
16:02 February 24
135 civilians, 56 policemen injured; 11 FIRs filed: Delhi police PRO
New Delhi: A Delhi Police head constable was killed during clashes over the new citizenship law in northeast Delhi on Monday, a senior officer said.
Ratan Lal was attached to the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gokulpuri, he said.
Several police personnel have been injured in the clashes, he said.
Several vehicles, shops and houses were torched on Monday, a day after clashes broke out between those against and for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
READ: Clash erupts between pro & anti CAA groups in Delhi's Maujpur
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