Delhi Violence Over CAA Protest Updates: Amit Shah holds third meeting with Delhi Police, MHA officials in 24 hrs; Section 144 imposed in Noida

Editor’s Guild condemns attacks on journalists

The Editor’s Guild expressed concern over the attack on journalists during the violence which unfolded in northeast Delhi. Noting that attack on journalist is tantamount to an attack on press freedom, it said that the guilty must be brought to book.

It urged the Delhi Police to provide security to journalists and also asked the Home Ministry to investigate the attacks and punish those found guilty. 

Earlier in the day, two NDTV journalists were attacked by rioters while a journalist with JK 24×7 sustained a bullet injury.

Amit Shah holds third meeting in 24 hours

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a third high-level meeting as violence continued for the third day in Delhi. According to ANI, the meeting lasted for almost three hours and was attended by Delhi Police and home ministry officials. Newly-appointed Special Commissioner of Police SN Srivastava also attended the meeting.

Did not commit crime by supporting CAA, says defiant Kapil Mishra

Facing flak for his speech during a gathering in favour of CAA at Maujpur Chowk in northeast Delhi, BJP leader Kapil Mishra remained defiant on Tuesday saying he was not scared of the “massive hate campaign” against him for “speaking truth” and supporting the amended citizenship law. Mishra, a former AAP MLA who unsuccessfully contested the recent Assembly polls on a BJP ticket from Model Town, led a gathering in support of the CAA at Maujpur Chowk in  Jafarabad area on Sunday, after which violence erupted between pro and anti CAA groups.

 “I have received calls by many to kill me. Many people including politicians and journalists are abusing me. But, I am not scared because I have not done anything wrong,” Mishra told PTI.

Mishra also attacked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal who held a meeting with MLAs of violence hit areas in north east Delhi on Tuesday. “Why did you not appeal in your speech to open the blocked roads in Delhi? Being the chief minister, you should immediately appeal for opening of roads. Why are yousaving rioters blocking the road?” Mishra alleged in a tweet .

Information and broadcasting ministry issues advisory to TV channels

In an advisory issued to private news channels, the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting asked TV channels to exercise caution regarding content which is likely to incite violence or content which is likely to violate law and order. The advisory further advised TV channels against showing content which is likely to promote “anti-national attitudes”. 

The advisory also cautioned TV channels against showing content which contains attacks on religions or communities or which is defamatory, false or half-true. 

The advisory asked channels to ensured that no content is telecast which is violative of the Programme and Advertising Codes as prescribed in the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act, 1995. “All private satellite TV channels are requested to ensure strict compliance,” it added.

Union Information & Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory to private TV channels. #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/UudWcS8g8Y

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

BJP MLA Abhay Verma’s supporters march in Laxmi Nagar

A News18 reporter said that  BJP MLA Abhay Verma was leading a march of his supporters in the Mangal Bazaar area of Laxmi Nagar. He also retweeted a video in which his supporters could be heard chanting religious slogans and raising incendiary slogans.

Ambulance not being allowed to reach hospital, says ex-AIIMS RDA president 

Harjit Singh Bhatti, ex-president of the Resident Doctor’s Association, AIIMS, claimed that ambulances were not being allowed to reach the Al Hind Hospital in Mustafabad, where over 10 people were reportedly nursing gun shot injuries. He also added that calls for help from 102, the ambulance helpline number went unanswered. 

Earlier, Delhi Police had also said that injured were being brought to hospitals on bikes and vans as protesters were blocking ambulances. 

Utterly disgusting!! Our ambulances are not allowed to reach Al Hind Hospital Mustafabad where 10 gun shot injured are waiting for help. Police said only govt ambulances are allowed, We are repeatedly calling 102 but they are not responding & further delaying treatment (1/n)

— Harjit Singh Bhatti (@DrHarjitBhatti) February 25, 2020

Section 144 imposed, security enhanced in Noida

The Noida police said it was on “high alert” and Section 144 of the CrPC, which bars assembly of four or more people, was in place in the district, while the Police Armed Constabulary (PAC) has also been deployed in huge numbers, reported PTI. “Liquor shops near Delhi border areas were being closed and comprehensive checking was being carried out,” the Noida Police said in a statement on Tuesday night.

The Uttar Pradesh Police increased patrolling and enhanced security along the Ghaziabad and Noida borders.

Confusion over ‘shoot at sight’ orders

Confusion prevailed over something as important as “shoot at sight” orders. After intial reports confirmed that Delhi Police has issued “shoot at sight” orders in the northeast areas, residents from the region panicked. Several on social media shared their trepidation over the orders. However, ANI quoted Delhi Police who confirmed that “no shoot at sight order has been issued” in the area. Soon though, ANI again tweeted out a clarification saying, “#Correction Shoot at sight orders remain, earlier report of it being lifted was incorrect.”

#Correction Shoot at sight orders remain, earlier report of it being lifted was incorrect. pic.twitter.com/DSoyATVtdz

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

CBSE postpones class 10,12 exams in northeast Delhi

The CBSE postponed Class 10, 12 exams in northeast Delhi which were scheduled  to be held on Wednesday. However, exams in the remaining areas of the National Capital will be held as per schedule.

Central Board of Secondary Education: On the request of Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi and to avoid inconvenience to students, staffs and parents, the Board has decided to postpone Class 10 and 12 exams scheduled for February 26 in north east part of Delhi. pic.twitter.com/IFFtedikVR

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Toll in Delhi violence rises to 13

The toll in the continued violence in northeast Delhi rose to 13 on Tuesday night, reports said.

Jaffrabad protest cleared by Delhi Police

The Jaffrabad protest, which had women sitting in protest since Saturday, has been cleared by the Delhi Police. It was thi sprotest that BJP leader Kapil Mishra referred to in his ‘ultimatum’ remark, demanding that the police clear the road.

Delhi Police issues appeal for peace

Delhi Police tweeted out an appeal for peace as violence continued on Tuesday. “Delhi Police is making all earnest efforts, including deployment of reinforcements and involving respectable citizens of the area, to restore normalcy,” the statement said.

Appeal for Peace pic.twitter.com/IgcUvRVyZv

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) February 25, 2020

No shoot at sight order issued, clarifies Delhi Police

The Delhi Police on Tuesday evening clarified that no shoot at sight order has been issued for northeast Delhi area. “Jaffrabad road has been cleared and no shoot at sight order has been issued for North East Delhi,” the statement was quoted by ANI as saying .

Delhi minorities commission writes to Anil Baijal over violence

The Delhi Minorities Commission on Tuesday appealed to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal for the imposition of curfew in violence-affected areas, after 11 people were killed in clashes and arson over the Citizenship Amendment Act.

In a letter to Baijal, DMC Chairman Zafarul Islam Khan expressed apprehension over the violence and its escalation after the departure of the visiting US president Donald Trump.

“The situation may worsen tomorrow after President Trump leaves tonight. Please treat this as urgent as any delay will result in more loss of lives and damage,” Mr. Khan said in his letter, demanding the imposition of curfew in the violence-hit areas.

Urgent Letter to Hon'ble Lt. Governor Delhi from Delhi Minorities Commission @khan_zafarul.

(5:00 pm) pic.twitter.com/QATZME26jm

— Ovais Sultan Khan | 🇵🇸 #CeasefireNow (@OvaisSultanKhan) February 25, 2020

SN Shrivastava appointed as Delhi Special Commissioner 

IPS SN Shrivastava was on Tuesday appointed as Special Commissioner (Law and Order) in Delhi Police, with immediate effect. A notification regarding this was issued by the Directorate General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Srivastava tenure with the CRPF was to continue till 30 June, 2021, News18 reported.

‘Shoot at sight’ orders issued in northeast Delhi

The Delhi Police has issued “shoot at sight” orders in various places in northeast Delhi, reports said.

All schools to remain shut in northeast Delhi tomorrow

Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that all schools will remain closed on Wednesday in the northeast Delhi district in light of the violence that has gripped the district since Sunday.

“All home examinations have been postponed. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been requested to postpone tomorrow’s board exams,” he added.

Victims of Delhi violence say rioters are not local

CNN-News18 reported that the victims of the continuing violence in the National Capital said that the rioters aren’t locals.

Meanwhile, a delegation of civil rights activists, including All India Progressive Women’s Association secretary Kavita Krishnan, on Tuesday went to meet Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence to submit an appeal to protect the people in the city from communal violence.

Delhi victims everywhere are telling me that rioters hv never previously been seen in their areas

In front of me in Gamri, rioters ran to their left post lighting a shop & instantly returned. Coz the lane led to a wall

Locals pointed to me,"see rioters don't even know our area"

— Saahil Murli Menghani (@saahilmenghani) February 25, 2020

Amit Shah cancels trip to Thiruvananthapuram

Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his visit to Thiruvananthapuram scheduled for Wednesday, News18 Delhi reported. Shah held a high-level meeting with Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal regarding the continuing spate of violence in northeast Delhi over Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

Amulya Patnaik says ‘adequate’ deployment of forces in affected areas

Delhi commissioner of police, Amulya Patnaik on Tuesday evening said that there was an adequate deployment of forces in the areas affected by violence over Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

He added, “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. Section 144 imposed in some areas of the district.”

#WATCH 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 information is wrong. MHA is continually supporting us & we have adequate forces. Delhi police denies this completely. pic.twitter.com/C8r9Vtueeg

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Toll rises to 11 in Delhi violence

The toll in the Delhi violence has risen to 11, News18 reported. Fresh incidents of violence continue to break out in areas like Chandbagh, which have been put under curfew.

Kapil Mishra’s speech is under investigation: Delhi Police

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa, addressing a press conference on the spate of violence the National Capital witnessed for the third day on Tuesday, addressed the criticism against BJP leader Kapil Mishra’s speech on Sunday in which he issued an “ultimatum” to the Delhi Police to clear roads occupied by protesters against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Opposition leaders, journalists have slammed Mishra, saying that his speech was incendiary.

Randhawa on Tuesday was quoted by ANI as saying, “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.”

Senior citizen’s source of livelihood burnt in Delhi violence

The cart of fruits of Fatima, a 62-year-old resident of northeast Delhi’s Khajoori Khas, was set ablaze by a mob on Monday evening during the violence that erupted over Citizenship Amendment Act protests in the National Capital. It was her source of livelihood, The Hindu reported.

“What am I supposed to do? What is my fault? I don’t know or care about the CAA. I was not protesting. Why should I bear the brunt? This was my livelihood. Two days ago, I had bought oranges worth Rs 50,000 and so many of them are now destroyed. How will I manage funds? It’s a big loss for me,” she was quoted as saying by the report.

Incidents of arson continue in Chandbagh

Even as the Delhi Police undertook steps to quell the continuing violence in several areas of northeast Delhi on Tuesday, incidents of arson continued on Tuesday evening in the Chandbagh area of the National Capital, reports said.

Rioters set afire to shops and pelted stones in a fresh wave of violence even as the police used tear gas to disperse the crowds, PTI reported. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed to bring the situation under control.

Rioters also set a bakery and several fruits carts on fire.

Residents of Chandbagh made calls for police deployment saying that a mob had gathered in a section of the area, The Wire reported.

Latest visuals from Chand Bagh area in violence-hit North East Delhi. https://t.co/F6xTzasXuP pic.twitter.com/U8U8WXRspc

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Toll rises to 10 in Delhi violence

Delhi Police on Tuesday said 10 people, including one policeman, have been killed in the violence in northeast Delhi and they are responding to incidents involving anti-social elements.

MS Randhawa, Delhi Police spokesperson said the situation in northeast Delhi is under control, even as several parts of the National Capital continued to reel under violence, PTI reported.

Randhawa said 11 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence. “We are responding to incidents involving anti-social elements. Sufficient force has been deployed in northeast Delhi. The RAF and CRPF has also been deployed,” he said.

Death threats against me: Kapil Mishra

BJP leader Kapil Mishra who is being criticised for his ‘ultimatum’ statement on the CAA protests ahead of the eruption of violence in northeast Delhi for three consecutive days, said that he is receiving death threats “even from abroad”.

“…asking to open closed roads is not a crime. To support CAA is not a crime. Telling the truth is not a crime. I don’t fear this massive hate campaign against me,” he posted on Twitter, as the violence continued for the third consecutive day on Tuesday and the situation remained grim across the district.

दोस्तों,

देश से और विदेशों से लगातार फोन आ रहे हैं

मुझे जान से मारने का एलान किया जा रहा हैं

धमकियाँ दे रहे हैं

बंद सड़कों को खुलवाने को कहना कोई गुनाह नहीं

CAA का समर्थन कोई गुनाह नहीं

सच बोलना कोई गुनाह नहीं

I don't fear this massive hate campaign against me 🙏

— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) February 25, 2020

Curfew imposed in four areas

A curfew has been imposed in the Maujpur, Jafrabad, Chandbagh, and Karawal Nagar areas of northeast Delhi, India Today reported as violence continued for the third consecutive day over Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

“Delhi Police’s Special CP Pravir Ranjan said that curfew has been imposed in violence-affected regions in northeast Delhi,” the report said.

Visuals from #Chandbagh as violence continued unabated in northeast #Delhi for the third consecutive day over #CitizenshipAmendmentAct protests on Tuesday. (Courtesy: News18) Follow LIVE: https://t.co/gWYEbR06Uf pic.twitter.com/AJBrABHfGr

— Firstpost (@firstpost) February 25, 2020

Why is the Army not being called in, says Atishi on Delhi violence

AAP leader and recently elected MLA from Kalkaji Atishi on Tuesday evening said that police personnel, civilians, Hindus and Muslims had been injured in “large numbers” in the violence that continued for the third consecutive day over Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

Violence and arson has been continuing for 48 hours now. Police, civilians, Hindus, Muslims are injured in large numbers. At least 10 people have died. If police is unable to maintain law and order, why is @AmitShah not imposing curfew? Why is the army not being called in?

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 25, 2020

Delhi Police ‘denies’ deficiency in police force

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said that there was no deficiency in the police force after violence continued in northeast Delhi for three consecutive days. The statement came after the force came under criticism for inadequate action to quell the violence over Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

Randhawa said, “I deny that there is any deficiency of police force. Sufficient forces have been deployed in the Northeast district. CRPF, RAF and additional resources of Delhi police are also active. 11 FIRs have been registered and few have been detained.”

Congress says will help govt to restore peace

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, while condemning the violence in Delhi, appealed to people to maintain peace.

He said, “We appeal to all to maintain peace and condemn this act of violence in Delhi. Some communal powers, for their political gains, are working towards creating differences using religion. Every Congress worker will help the government to maintain peace, law and order in the National Capital.”

Amit Shah urges political parties to cooperate with Delhi Police: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday evening were quoted by ANI as saying that Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to the public to desist from spreading rumours and added that “political parties should cooperate with police” to quell these rumours and dispel fear among 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,” the statement said.

Ministry of Home Affairs: 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. https://t.co/MymuyTvHP6

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

‘Lawyers for Detainees’ issues statement on Delhi violence

A group called the ‘Lawyers for Detainees’ issued a statement slamming the newly-election AAP MLAs for “inaction” regarding the violence that continued for the third consecutive day on Tuesday in northeast Delhi.

“We are appalled by the complete avoidance of the issue by the newly-elected Delhi government and strongly condemn the inaction on their part,” the statement said.

A detailed statement issued by 'Lawyers for Detainees' on #DelhiBurning #DelhiRiots.

"We are appalled by the complete avoidance of the issue by the newly-elected Delhi government and strongly condemn the inaction on their part." pic.twitter.com/a6INtcCsnd

— Somesh Jha (@someshjha7) February 25, 2020

Rioteers set fire to vehicles in Jyoti Nagar

Mobs have set fire to vehicles in the Jyoti Nagar area of northeast Delhi on Tuesday evening, reports said.

Meanwhile, reports also said that the Congress is likely to hold a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) over the violence that has gripped the National Capital for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. The meeting is scheduled for 10 am on Wednesday.

Spoke to Narendra Modi about religious freedom in India: Donald Trump

US president Donald Trump, addressing the media on the last leg of his maiden visit to India, when asked about the violence that gripped northeast Delhi for the entirety of his first day in India on Monday, said that he had discussed “religious freedom in India” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“We talked about it for a long time and Narendra Modi said that (the government) values and wants religious freedom. I believe they are working very hard on it,” he said.

JK 24 journalist in serious condition, PTI reports

The journalist of the JK 24 News channel who was shot at in the Maujpur area of northeast Delhi on Tuesday, Akash has sustained a bullet injury while covering the continuing violence. He has been admitted to the GTB hospital where his condition is serious.

मौजपुर की शर्मनाक तस्वीर, मौजपुर में हुई हिंसा में @JK247News के संवाददाता आकाश नापा हुए दंगाइयों की गोली के शिकार, आकाश को घायल अवस्था में अस्पताल में कराया गया भर्ती, हालत नाजुक #CAAprotest @KapilMishra_IND @ArvindKejriwal @HMOIndia @DelhiPolice @msisodia @AapKaGopalRai

— JK24x7 News (@JK247News) February 25, 2020

1,000 personnel of Delhi Police deployed in affected areas

An armed battalion of Delhi Police, comprising around 1,000 personnel, is being deployed in violence-hit areas of Delhi while inter-state borders are being closely monitored, PTI reported.

This was conveyed at a high-level meeting convened by Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by Delhi’s LG Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik, among others.

It was also 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, an official said.

Violence continues in Khajoori Khas

CNN-News18 on Tuesday evening reported that rioters with lathis have vandalised vehicles on the Pushta road. Two men who were recording the violence on the mobile were also thrashed with lathis, the report said.

Fresh violence reported in Gamri area in northeast Delhi

Fresh violence has erupted in the Gamri area of northeast Delhi, News18 reported, adding that five people have been injured as stone pelting continued in the area. The report also said that five shops were burnt and a total of 10 fire engines have been stationed on the spot.

Situation grim in Chandbagh, Gokulpuri, Khajoori Khas

The situation remained tense in areas affected by the violence in northeast Delhi for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. Reports said that while the Delhi Police and RAF conducted a flag march in the Khajoori Khas area of the district, the fire in the Gokulpuri market continued unabated for more than four hours.

A mob had blocked an arterial road, reports said.

Meanwhile, reports added that an armed mob had gathered at the Chandbagh area.

Delhi Police, RAF conduct flag march in Khajoori Khaas

Personnel of the Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force are conducting flag-march in Khajoori Khaas area of northeast Delhi as violence over Citizenship Amendment Act protests continued for the third consecutive day in the district. The toll in the violence rose to nine on Tuesday, which includes one constable.

Delhi: Police and Rapid Action Force are conducting flag-march in Khajuri Khaas area pic.twitter.com/jErabkAolB

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Delhi Police says non-availability of personnel aggravated violence

The Delhi Police told the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday that it did not have adequate forces to immediately control the violence that hit parts of Delhi claiming nine lives, including that of a policeman, PTI reported.

The non-availability of adequate forces was conveyed by Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik during his meeting with the top brass of the MHA.

The Delhi Police told the MHA that it did not have adequate forces to control the northeast Delhi violence immediately, which led to the situation getting aggravated.

Reporters escape mobs ‘on account of being Hindu’

Journalists reporting from the sites of violence in northeast Delhi tweeted that scribes were getting beaten up and and also being asked their religion. Some reports also said that in some cases, the journalists had escaped on account of being Hindu. Of the journalists who were beaten up, one Arvind Gunasekar has been admitted to the GTB hospital.

Mobs are also checking reporters’ phones for photos and videos of the violence, reports said.

At least three accounts of journalists being asked their religion and in some cases escaping on account of being Hindu: TOI's @ANINDYAtimes, NDTV's @Saurabh_Unmute and @arvindgunasekar, and @jeelanikash. Arvind is in hospital, hoping he is better soon.

— Rukmini S (@Rukmini) February 25, 2020

Toll climbs to nine, says GTB hospital

The toll in the violence that erupted in northeast Delhi has risen to nine, officials of the GTB hospital were quoted as saying by PTI.

Wreath-laying ceremony for dead Delhi Police constable underway

The wreath-laying ceremony of Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal, who lost his life during clashes in northeast Delhi on Monday, is underway, ANI reported.

Delhi: Wreath-laying ceremony underway of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal who lost his life during clashes in North East Delhi yesterday. #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/3OOandOtfn

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia meet injured in GTB violence

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday met the injured who have been admitted in the GTB hospital. Seven people lost their lives in violence that erupted during Citizenship Amendment Act protests on Monday.

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal & Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia meet those who have been injured in #DelhiViolence & have been admitted at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital. pic.twitter.com/CWvPoIMgFa

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Journalist shot at in Maujpur admitted to GTB hospital

Reports said that a journalist of the JK 24 News tv channel, who was shot at while covering the violence in northeast Delhi’s Maujpur, has been admitted to the GTB hospital.

Police-MLA coordination, controlling spread of rumours discussed in Amit Shah meeting

MHA sources were quoted by reports as saying that the issues of hate-mongering, coordination between the Delhi Police and MLAs, and methods to curb rumours were discussed in the meeting between Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, and other leaders.

Locals form human chain for safety of schoolchildren

Locals in Yamuna Vihar in northeast Delhi made a human chain to escort schoolchildren to safety as violence over CAA protests continued in the district on Tuesday. The Telegraph also reported that there was no Delhi Police presence at the site.

This is happening now at Yamuna Vihar in East Delhi.
Locals form a human chain to escort schoolchildren to safety.

Police is nowhere to be seen. Remember this is Delhi, barely 20 kms north of Hyderabad house, the site of Modi-Trump joint statement an hour or so back pic.twitter.com/HHodTvJpK8

— Bodhisattva #DalitLivesMatter 🇮🇳🏳️‍🌈 (@insenroy) February 25, 2020

Anil Baijal appeals for peace

Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday appealed for peace and order as violence continued for the third consecutive day in northeast Delhi areas.

Speaking to the media after a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Baijal said, “Both the chief minister 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 the police in this.”

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia ‘offer prayers’ at Raj Ghat

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and other AAP leaders have gathered at the Raj Ghat to “offer prayers” to Mahatma Gandhi in light of the violence that erupted in northeast Delhi over Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said, “The entire country is worried about the violence that took place in Delhi in past two days. There has been loss of lives & properties. If violence increases it will affect everyone. All us are here to offer our prayers to Gandhiji who was a follower of non-violence.”

Kejriwal is being criticised by journalists and lawyers for “inaction” regarding the violence that is ongoing since Sunday.

Delhi CM: The entire country is worried about the violence that took place in Delhi in past two days. There has been loss of lives & 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. https://t.co/Le65MOfjos pic.twitter.com/HnuCr1g3Fo

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Fresh incidents of violence in Kardampuri

Shots were fired in the Kardampuri area of northeast Delhi. News18 reported that firing occured between two groups and three paramilitary buses were rushed to the spot.

Arvind Kejriwal to meet the injured 

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, under fire for inaction regarding the continuing violence in northeast Delhi since Sunday, is likely to meet the injured who have been admitted to the GTB hospital in the district on Tuesday, News18 reported.

Earlier in the day, he was part of a high-level meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi lieutenant governor Anil Baijal regarding the meeting.

Stone pelting reported again in Khajoori Khas

Stone pelting reportedly began again in the Khajoori Khas area of northeast Delhi, reports said. Both the carriageways on the road to Karawal Nagar have been closed for traffic.

Road to Karawal Nagar- both carriageways are closed for traffic movement. #DelhiViolence https://t.co/E32TEZBJKK

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

No Delhi Police presence in Khazoori Khas as violence continues

There was no police presence in the Khazoori Khas area of northeast Delhi even as violence continued for the third consecutive day over CAA protests. “Houses are being burned to the ground” in the area, CNN-News18 reported.

As houses are being burned to the ground in Khazoori Khas in North East Delhi- there is NO police present in the area.
This is 3rd day of #DelhiRiots. Why is this still on? pic.twitter.com/ZEzRZEN6Do

— Runjhun Sharma (@Runjhunsharmas) February 25, 2020

Journalist shot at in northeast Delhi violence

Reports said that a journalist has been shot at in northeast Delhi as “waves of violence” continue for the third consecutive day in the district.

Shaheen Bagh protesters appeal for peace

The protesters at Shaheen Bagh have made appeals for peace in the city, following violence that has erupted in Northeast Delhi that started after clashes between groups supporting and opposing CAA.

Delhi Police officials to pay homage to slain cop Ratan Lal 

Senior Delhi Police officials will pay homage to constable Ratan Lal who was killed in the violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act. A ceremony will be held at Shaheed Smarak Sthal, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp at 4 pm. 

At 4 pm, senior officers will pay tributes to late Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal at Shaheed Smarak Sthal, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.

— Saahil Murli Menghani (@saahilmenghani) February 25, 2020

Bhajanpura-Yamuna Vihar residents recall horror as mobs go on rampage

As angry mobs ran riot in the Bhajanpura-Yamuna Vihar area all through Monday night and Tuesday morning, residents recalled the fear they underwent, with an elderly man pleading with folded hands before the rioters to spare him as he returned from a hospital where his grandson is undergoing treatment. 

“I was returning from Ganga Ram Hospital where my grandson is admitted. It was really difficult reaching back home. I had to plead with folded hands with both the groups who were present on the roads after every few steps.  “Only I know how I managed to return home,” the elderly man, a resident of C Block in Yamuna Vihar, told PTI.

Locals said mobs spilled on main roads, interior lanes and bylanes in residential areas, while the security personnel were deployed only on the main road, which leads to Bhajanpura, Rohini one side and Loni, Ghaziabad via Gokalpuri flyover on the other.

Nidhi Razdab says two NDTV scribes beaten up, spared only after revealing Hindu identity

NDTV anchor and senior journalist Nidhi Razdan confirmed that two reporters of the TV channel were beaten up by pro-CAA protesters. They were only allowed to go after someone told the protesters they were Hindus and not Muslims. 

Two of my colleagues @arvindgunasekar and @saurabhshukla_s were badly beaten by a mob just now in Delhi, they only stopped beating them after realising they are “our people- Hindus”. Absolutely despicable.

— Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) February 25, 2020

News18 journalist reports NDTV scribes beaten up for recording mob setting a mosque on fire

A News18 TV anchor and journalist just reported that independent scribe and JNU alumni Arvind Gunasekaran and another NDTV reporter were beaten up by a mob that was setting a mosque on fire. The journalists were trying to film the act. 

Just getting word that @arvindgunasekar and @Saurabh_Unmute of @ndtv we beaten up by a mob as they were filming a mosque being set on fire. My friend @Runjhunsharmas was with them and had to plead with the mob to let them go. Arvind is badly hurt, they're on their way to a hosp.

— Uday Rana (@UdaySRana) February 25, 2020

Hauz Rani protesters release statement against ‘disproportionate action’ by police

The Hauz Rani protestors called the police action on 23 February disproportionate and unprovoked. They said that there was no provocation at any point of the rlly from the people to incite police action. They also asserted that the women were assaulted by lathis by mail policemen and children including girls between 8 and 12 years of age were beat up by lathis.

Situation remains tense in Maujpur, Gokulpur as armed mobs indulge in arson, claim reports

Reports claim that tense situations are still prevailing in Maujpur and Gokulpur, despite heavy security deployment. A reporter said that a group of men and women, armed with sticks, threatened him due to his “Muslim identity. “Aap Mohameden hain, phir humse mat kehna (You are Muslim, don’t blame us for what happens),” the reporter was allegedly told.

Meanwhile, another reporter, Abhishek Dey,  shared a video of Gokulpuri market, next to the Metro station, where people are indulging in arson and a petrol pump has allegedly been set on fire. According to the her, the fire department has said that it will attend to a distress call only after police assures security. A video of the same armed mobs moving towards Maujpur from Gokulpuri has also been shared.

12.30 pm // Armed mobs heading towards Maujpur from the Gokulpuri arson site. pic.twitter.com/eQbLzkF0oO

— Abhishek Dey (@abhishekdey04) February 25, 2020

Two injured brought to GTB Hospital

Two injured people have been brought to the Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital by Delhi Police, reported ANI . One of them has suffered a gunshot wound, but it is not known if they were injured in one of the incidents of violence being witnessed in the National Capital.

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur’s arrest over hate speech

Delhi High Court agrees to hear on Wednesday plea seeking FIR and arrest of persons involved in violence in North East Delhi over CAA.

Filed by Harsh Mander, the plea seeks an FIR against Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Sahib Singh for hate speeches.

A similar plea pertaining to the clashes in Delhi will be heard by the Supreme Court too. It has been filed by former CIC Wajahat Habibullah, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and social activist Bahadur Abbas Naqvi.

Situation in Yamuna Vihar volatile

According to a video shared by a BBC correspondent, the situation in Yamuna Vihar is volatile, where mobs of men, carrying sticks and stones, are indulging in arson.

Very volatile in Yamuna Vihar. We’ve seen mobs of men carrying sticks and stones. There’s been arson. We were being stopped from filming. You can someone yelling that at the end of video. #DelhiBurning #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/5QrRnsieM5

— Yogita Limaye (@yogital) February 25, 2020

3,700 police personnel already on ground, claims report

According to The Print , 3,700 police personnel are already on ground in view of the sensitive law and order situation and more will be deployed soon. Additionally, tear gas shelling and lathi charge in some pockets of north east Delhi has been reported.

Home minister has promised ample police deployment in Delhi, Kejriwal says after meet

Talking after the conclusion of a meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, Lieutenant General Anil Baijal an Congress and BJP leaders, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that it was decided that parties will rise above politics to make efforts to bring back peace in Delhi.

He added that Shah promised that as much police force required in Delhi will be deployed, after concerns were raised about the shortage of security personnel in violence-hit areas.

He added that nine police personnel are undergoing treatment at Max Hospital and 16 at GTB Hospital.

Fresh incidents of violence reported in Maujpur

Incident of stone-pelting have been reported in Kabir Nagar area near Maujpur metro station, despite the deployment of heavy security after similar reports earlier in the morning.

Heavy presence of security personnel was also seen in Bhajanpura, which witnessed violence and arson yesterday.

Delhi: Latest visuals from Bhajanpura, where violence and arson were reported yesterday. Police deployed in the area and section 144 has been imposed. #NortheastDelhi pic.twitter.com/uLXX7uYI91

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Delhi: Heavy security deployed in Maujpur area, after stone-pelting was reported in the area today morning. #NortheastDelhi pic.twitter.com/emSt0HpWBK

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Kapil Sharma or anyone giving provocative speeches should be punished, says Gautam Gambhir

Speaking on BJP leader Kapil Sharma’s statement about not allowing a “second Shaheen Bagh”, the party’s MP Gautam Gambhir said, “No matter who the person is, whether he is Kapil Mishra or anyone else, belonging to any party, if he has given any provocative speech, strict action should be taken against him.”

Additional companies of CAPFs deployed in north east Delhi

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, keeping in view the sensitive law and order situation.

Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, told reporters, “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.”

Centre makes inflammatory statements, says NCP’s Nawab Malik

Speaking on the Delhi violence, NCP’s NAwab Malik said that the Centre should take full responsibility for the same. “Since two to three months, demonstrations and violence is taking place over CAA, NRC. People at the Centre make inflammatory statements and speak the language of bullets. Kapil Mishra says the matter will be settled after Trump’s departure. Governments do not work in this way in a democracy,” he said.

Amit Shah, Kejriwal meet to discuss law and order situation in Delhi

A meeting, chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, and attended by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, Congress leader Subhash Chopra and BJP leaders Manoj Tiwari and Rambir Singh Bidhuri, has commenced.

The emergency meeting, held at the North Block, was called to discuss the law and order situation in northeast Delhi, where violent clashes were witnessed on Monday.

Delhi: 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. #NortheastDelhi pic.twitter.com/iz2ohNeSNo

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

Severe shortage of police force in affected areas, Kejriwal admits

Appealing to Delhiites to maintain peace, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said after a meeting with his MLAs and some officials that the violence reported during clashes in north east Delhi on Monday was “unfortunate”. 

Addressing the media ahead of his 12 pm meet with Home Minister Amit Shah, he said that the District Magistrate has been asked to take out peace marches in the affected areas. “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,” he said.

He added, “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.”

Kejriwal further said there is a need to seal borders and make preventive arrests, since that MLAs from border areas told that people involved in the protests are coming from outside the National Capital.

Pleas in SC, Delhi HC demand FIRs regarding Monday’s violence, judicial inquiry

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an application filed by former Chief information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah and others seeking lodging of FIRs with regard to the recent violence in Delhi over the amended citizenship law.

The bench agreed to hear the matter on Wednesday. In the application, Habibullah, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and social activist Bahadur Abbas Naqvi have  also sought direction to authorities to ensure safety of women sitting on protest against the CAA at Shaheen Bagh and other places in the national capital.

Meanwhile, a plea has been moved in Delhi High Court by the Human Right Law Network regarding the violence in Maujpur, Jafrabad and adjoining areas in during the anti-CAA protests. The petitioner sought independent judicial inquiry and compensation for the deceased persons and the arrest of some prominent political personalities alleging their hate speeches incited violence.

DCP North East Delhi imposes prohibitory orders till 24 March

DCP (North East) Ved Prakash Surya in an order has prohibited the carrying of weapons, sticks or any other incendiary material that can be used for violence, keep in view the clashes witnessed in Delhi since Sunday.

The order, which will be applicable till 24 March, also prohibits the assembly of four or more persons and any kind of demonstration without permission. “Printing, circulation or dissemination of any communally sensitive and provocative material in any media, including social media platforms, that may endanger peace and tranquility in the area is prohibited,” the order stated. It further stated that violation of the order will be punishable by Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code.

Security deployed in Gokulpuri

Heavy security has been deployed in the Gokulpuri area, where violent clashes were reported yesterday. During these clashes, a Delhi Police head constable had lost his life and Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma was injured.

Additionally, the tyre market in the area was set on fire on Monday night.

Security has been deployed in Gokulpuri area. Clashes had broken out between two groups in the area yesterday during which one Delhi Police head constable had lost his life and Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma was injured.

Delhi: Security has been deployed in Gokulpuri area. Clashes had broken out between two groups in the area yesterday during which one Delhi Police head constable had lost his life and Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma was injured. pic.twitter.com/87QlKIqMqo

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

MoS Home promises ‘strict action’ those involved in Monday’s violence

Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddypromised strict action against those involved in the clashes in Delhi on Monday night. “Since two months, there was a dharna, but the Centre gave a chance for peaceful demonstrations and protests. However, yesterday’s violence won’t be tolerated,” he said.

He also urged political parties to respect that US President Donald Trump is in Delhi, adding that talks can be held “regarding any issue”.

P Chidambaram says people paying price for putting in power insensitive people

Condemning the violence in Delhi, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said that people are paying the price for putting in power “insensitive and shortsighted” leaders.

In a series of tweets on Twitter, the Congress leader said the amendment to the CAA should be abandoned forthwith and the government should listen to the voices of the anti-CAA protesters by keeping the CAA in abeyance till the Supreme Court gave its verdict.

Chidambaram said the violence in Delhi on Monday and the loss of lives are most shocking and deserve the strongest condemnation. “The people are paying the price for putting in power insensitive and shortsighted leaders,” he said.

“India has lived with the Citizenship Act 1955 without the amendment. Why does the Act need an amendment now? The amendment (CAA) should be abandoned forthwith.

India has lived with the Citizenship Act 1955 without the amendment. Why does the Act need an amendment now? The amendment (CAA) should be abandoned forthwith.

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) February 25, 2020

Toll in yesterday’s clash rises to 7

The death toll in the northeast Delhi violence climbed to seven, a senior police official told PTI on Tuesday.  A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the seven killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.  

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.

Amit Shah calls for meeting with Delhi LG, CM, leaders of political parties at 12 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday has called for a meeting at 12 pm to discuss the prevailing situation in the National Capital after violence in Northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law that left four people dead.

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and representatives of different political parties were invited for the meeting. The home minister has convened a meeting to discuss the current situation in Delhi, a Home Ministry official said.

The move came after the home minister reviewed the law and order situation in the National Capital on Monday night as violence rocked Northeast Delhi.

Cop who was injured in yesterday’s clashes out of danger

Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Amit Sharma, who was injured during clashes between two groups in Delhi’s Gokulpuri on Monday, has regained consciousness and is now out of danger at a hospital in the city, reports ANI.

Sharma underwent surgery on Monday night and his CT Scan was done on Tuesday morning. He is safe and out of danger.

One Delhi Police head constable lost his life during the clashes on Monday. “The situation is very tense. We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from North-East Delhi,” Delhi Police stated. The Commissioner of Police also held a meeting at Seelampur DCP Office on Monday night.

‘Those who opened attack weren’t just police, were chanting Jai Shri Ram’: Eyewitness at Chand Bagh

Police and a gang of men pelted stones at protestors in Chand Bagh on Monday night, an eyewitness recounts. “We reached Chand Bagh’s anti-CAA protest site at 11.30 am on Monday. Once we reached, the people assembled there started narrating their ordeal. Just a few hours prior, they were lathicharged but the situation was brought under control. As we were speaking to them, another commotion broke out. We assumed it was a lathi charge but soon we realised that those who had opened attacks weren’t just the police. Many of them were armed and were chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’. As we started to run for cover, people from the protest site responded to the attacks. They started throwing whatever they could find at the attackers. The situation went out of hand as I saw police officials getting beaten up.”

Delhi Police, RAF hold flag march in Brahampuri area

Following the incidents of stone-pelting in Brahampuri and Maujpur area, Police and Rapid Action Force personnel conducted a flag march in these areas after clashes broke out between two groups, reports ANI.

Security has been beefed up at the incident site and also in and around other areas of North-East Delhi. Five people, including one police head constable, lost their lives and 105 got injured in the clashes in North-East Delhi on Monday. 

A meeting was held by Home Minister Amit Shah on late Monday night with senior Delhi Police officers and top Home Ministry officials on the law and order situation in Delhi.

Fire dept waits for police protection as fire rages in Karawal Nagar’s tyre market

An incident of fire has been reported at a tyre market in Karawal Nagar today. Even though the incident was reported at 8.24 am, the fire department has not been able to reach the spot yet and is waiting for police protection. Vehicles were set on fire in Karawal Nagar on Sunday.

A tyre market in Gokulpuri was also set on fire on Monday night during violence over CAA. A call about the massive blaze was received around 8.30 pm, following which 15 fire tenders were sent, the fire department official said. Several shops were gutted in the fire, the official said, adding that it was brought under control by 11.40 pm and the cooling process was underway.

Kejriwal calls urgent meeting at 10.30 am

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an urgent meeting of AAP MLAs at his residence at 10.30 am. Officials belonging to the areas that were hit by violence since yesterday will also be a part of the meet.

Stone-pelting incidents reported in Brahmpuri, Maujpur

Fresh incidents of stone-pelting were reported in Brahmpuri anf Maujpur on Tuesday morning. Soon after the incident, police and the Rapid Action Force held a flag march in Brahmpuri, where two empty bullet shells were found later.

Delhi: Police & Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel hold flag march in Brahampuri area, after stone-pelting incident between two groups in the area, today morning. #NortheastDelhi pic.twitter.com/NkjrSrmBPD

— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020

45 fire calls received till 3 am amid clashes between anti, pro-CAA protesters

The Fire Director of north east Delhi told ANI that 45 fire calls were received between Monday and 3 am on Tuesday. Three firemen were injured and one fire tender was set ablaze.

Meanwhile, the Delhi police said that it is continuously receiving calls of violence from the affected parts of Delhi and the situation remains tense.

Man who opened fire during Jaffrabad clash detained

A man in a red-tshirt, who was seen brandishing a gun and confronting a lone policeman in Jaffrabad, has been detained, Delhi Police sources told ANI. The man was identified as Mohammed Shahrukh.

In a video of him that went viral, he opened multiple rounds of fire and even pointed the gun at the cop’s face point-blank range.

Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, 3 other Metro stations to remain shut

Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar Metro stations will continue to remain closed after tensions prevail in the areas after the clashes between anti and pro-CAA protesters on Monday night. Trains are being terminated at Welcome Metro station.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police said the Wazirabad Raod has been opened for vehicular movement. Additionally, till around 4 pm, traffic is likely to remain heavy in the areas of Moti Bagh, Chanakyapuri, India Gate, areas around ITO, Delhi Gate and the adjoining areas of Central and New Delhi. In the evening, traffic is likely to remain heavy in Chanakyapuri, RML roundabout, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantonment, Delhi-Gurgaon Road (NH-48) and adjoining areas. Necessary traffic diversions as per ground situation may also be enforced.

AAP’s Gopal Rai leaves from outside L-G’s residence after police promises security in vulnerable areas

AAP minister Gopal Rai, who turned up at the residence of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal late on Monday night to discuss “deteriorating law and order situation” in the national capital, along with other party leaders left after receiving an assurance from the Delhi Police about ensuring security to people.
“The police assured us that adequate security will be deployed in vulnerable areas. We are going back now,” Mr Rai said.

The Delhi environment minister had arrived at the residence of the Lt Governor late night along with other AAP leaders including Imran Hussain, Dilip Pandey, Akhilesh Pati Tripathi, Sanjeev Jha and Amanatullah Khan were seen waiting to meet with Mr Baijal.

“Lt Governor Delhi did not meet us but his representative Special Commissioner Rajesh Khurana came and gave an assurance about the safety of people. Based on his assurance we are going back home. If there is any further incident we will again come to the LG’s house,” Rai posted on his Twitter account.

Protest in Mumbai against Delhi violence; security at Gateway amped up

People gathered at Mumbai’s Marine Drive to protest against the violence that took place in Delhi were detained by the Mumbai Police. Sangram Singh Nishandar, DCP Zone 1 told reporters, “Azad Maidan is designated place in Mumbai for holding protests. Despite that some people were going to Gateway of India, when we stopped them, they gathered at Marine Drive.”

Police presence has been stepped up at the Gateway of India to thwart any attempt by people to gather at the venue to protest against the violence in Delhi. According to the official, police personnel have been deployed in large numbers around the iconic monument, located across the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in south Mumbai, and barricades put up at nearby roads to restrict movement of people and vehicles.

The Gateway saw protests against the violence unleashed in the JNU campus in January. The protest was eventually moved to Azad Maidan.

Opposition leaders condemn violence

Interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi appealed 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”.

Meanwhile, AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi said he condemned the clashes.“This is a shame for the country that violence broke out when foreign dignitaries are on a visit here,” he said.

Bhim Army chief demands visit to areas affected by clashes

Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Azad, in a letter to Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal said he wishes to visit areas affected by the violence in Delhi on Monday. “I’m extremely concerned for safety and security of people belonging to Muslim and Scheduled Caste community in many parts of North East Delhi,” he wrote.

The letter further stated, “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.”

Amit Shah holds late night meeting following clashes in Delhi

Home minister Amit Shah held a late night meeting in Delhi on Monday after clashes were reported in many parts of Delhi, including Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura and Maujpur. The meeting that started at 10 pm and concluded post midnight was attended by the Delhi Commissioner of Police, Home Secretary, IB chief and other senior officials, reported News18.