Live updates of the violence in north-east Delhi. The death toll after two days of violence has risen to 25. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval while taking stock of the violence-hit areas, has interacted with locals and assured them that peace will be restored.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi held the Centre and Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for the violence and demanded that Shah step down. In response, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar condemned Gandhi for "politicising the
CM Arvind Kejriwal has said that the police has been unable to control the situation and that the Army should be called in.
Streets in many localities like Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura, Gokulpuri, Maujpur, Kardampuri and Jaffrabad saw pitched battles yesterday between members of two groups, who also reportedly hurled petrol bombs and opened fire. Catch the LIVE updates here:
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LIVE updates of the violence in Delhi
The US Embassy in India issued a security alert, advising American citizens that it is important to monitor local media outlets for updates on demonstrations, road and Metro closures, and possible curfews.
"US citizens in India should exercise caution in light of violent demonstrations in Northeast Delhi and avoid all areas with demonstrations," the embassy advisory said.
"The Government of India -- imposed law that prohibits political gatherings of four or more people –known as Section 144 –remains in effect in certain areas," it said.
"Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities," the advisory read.
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Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital: The death toll has risen to 25 as 3 more died during medical treatment.
"A compensation of Rs 2 lakh will be paid to the next of kin of the people who have died in the communal violence. Persons who have been seriously injured will be given a relief amount of Rs 50,000," a senior official told PTI.
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal said his government would give a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of Head Constable Ratan Lal who was killed in the violence.
NSAAjit Doval leaves from the Ministry of Home Affairs after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik were also present at the meeting. (ANI)
Two deaths were recorded at LNJP Hospital on February 26 taking the count of people who have died in the northeast Delhi violence to 24, authorities said.
These were the first cases of casualty reported at LNJP Hospital, which has been receiving a number of patients since the violence broke out Monday evening.
"One person was brought dead, while another died during treatment," Medical Superintendent of LNJP Hospital Kishore Singh told PTI.
Earlier, the toll stood at 22, all fatalities being recorded at GTB Hospital.
CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodiaare interacting with the local residents in the sensitive areas in north east Delhi, to take stock of the situation there. (ANI)
We are going to the affected areas to take stock of the situation. We will tell you after we do that.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: We are going to the affected areas to take stock of the situation. We will tell you after we do that. #NortheastDelhi https://t.co/H5yvhXQIwc pic.twitter.com/6f48AjXcAJ
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2020
Opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, Sitaram Yechury and Sharad Yadav have sought time from President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss about the ongoing violence in the nationa capital, News18 has reported.
18 FIRs have been registered, the investigation is underway. Over 106 people have been arrested.
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No untoward incident today. PCR calls are being closely monitored, and PCR callshave been less today.
