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 violence".
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:
US Embassy asks nationals to exercise caution, avoid areas where protests are on
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.
– PTI
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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.
Compensation of Rs 2 lakh to be paid to families of those killed in Delhi violence
"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.
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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 fatalities at LNJP Hospital; toll in north east Delhi violence mounts to 24
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.
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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)
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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.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | MS Randhawa, PRO, Delhi Police:
18 FIRs have been registered, the investigation is underway. Over 106 people have been arrested.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | MS Randhawa, PRO, Delhi Police:
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Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | MS Randhawa, PRO, Delhi Police:
No untoward incident today. PCR calls are being closely monitored, and PCR callshave been less today.
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Superstar Rajnikanth has said that the violence in the national capital is due to a failure of "intelligence" , News18 has reported. "This was an intelligence failure, which means Home Ministry's failure," he said, according to the channel.
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Haryana Police: We have issued advisory on law and order situation across the state especially for the districts adjoining Delhi in the wake of the recent violence that has taken place in national capital during CAA/NRC protest. (ANI)
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Secretary to visit violence-affected areas innorth east Delhi following High Court orders of taking up confidence-building measures. (ANI)
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, after visiting violence-hitareas of north east Delhi, has reached Home Ministry to briefUnion Home Minister Amit Shah.
Delhi violence 'chilling reminder' of 2002 Gujarat riots: Sitaram Yechury
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said the violence in Delhi is a "chilling reminder" of the 2002 Gujarat riots and the only way to restore peace and normalcy in the capital is by calling in the Army.
In a joint press conference with CPI general secretary D Raja, Yechury claimed that it is clear that the violence in Delhi has the sanction of police and that of the "powers that govern them".
"Violence in Delhi is a chilling reminder of the communal genocide in Gujarat in 2002 when the current prime minister was the state chief minister," said Yechury.
Both Raja and Yechury questioned the role of Home Minister Amit Shah in dealing with the violence and blamed him for not being able to contain the situation.
"If NSA is supposed to be in charge of Delhi Police, then what is the role of Home Minister? Has the government conceded that Home Minister Amit Shah is incapable of handling Delhi violence," they asked.
They said there is nothing spontaneous about the violence that claimed at least 20 lives and left hundreds injured and accused BJP leader Kapil Mishra of instigating it.
– PTI
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Death toll climbs to 23
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | CM Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly:
People of Delhi do not want violence.All this has not been done by the 'aam aadmi'. This has been done by some anti-social, political and external elements. Hindus andMuslims in Delhi never want to fight.
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CM Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly: I want to assure the family of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal ji that we will take care of them. We will give a compensation of Rs 1 Crore and a job to a member of his family.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | NSA Ajit Doval takes stock of situation in Jaffrabad, intercats with locals, and says:
People have a sense of unity among them, there is no enmity. A few criminals do things like this (spread violence), people are trying to isolate them. Police is here anddoing its work. We're here as per the orders of the Home Minister and thePrime Minister. Inshallah yahan par bilkul aman hoga(God-willing, there will be peace here).
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NSA Ajit Doval interacts with the local residents of north east Delhi. Situation being monitored in violence-affected areas with the help of drones.
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Congress leadersPriyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sushmita Dev, KC Venugopal and others take out a'peace march' in view of the violence that has marked pockets of northj east Delhi in the last couple of days. They were stopped at Janpath Road, as they were heading towards Gandhi Smriti.
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CBSE postpones tomorrow's board exams in north-east Delhi.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | BJP President JP Nadda:
It is upsetting that Delhi Police's head constable Rattan Lal ji had to lose his life while maintaining law andorder. He has been given the honour of martyr and Rs 1 crore will be given to his family. We will also provide a job to one of his family member.
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval takes stock of the situation in Maujpur area of north east Delhi. He said, "Situation is totally under control. People are satisfied. I have confidence in law enforcement agencies. Police is doing its work," news agency ANI has reported.
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Delhi High Court: Just register FIRs. You showed alacrity in lodging FIRs for arson, why aren't you showing the same for registering FIR for these speeches.
Every day's delay in registering FIR is crucial. The more and more you delay, the more problems are getting created. (LiveLaw).
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Delhi High Court asks the Commissioner of Police to immediate register the FIRs in respect of inflammatory speeches.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | GTB Hospital Medical Superintendent Sunil Kumar:
Majority of the patients have been discharged, 35 patients are still admitted with us. Today we received 16 patients since morning, none of them are serious.
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Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent of GTB Hospital has said that they have treated 200 patients and 22 deaths have taken place.
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Death toll rises to 22.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Twitter:
“Central and Delhi govt must respond to the questions raised by CP Smt. #SoniaGandhi ji. As a responsible opposition party, various measures have been suggested by her, Congress party is ready to extend complete support in maintaining peace & harmony.”
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Decide on board exams in north-east Delhi centres by 5.00 pm, inform public by 6.00 pm: HC tells CBSE
The Delhi High Court has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to take a decision on rescheduling board exams to be held in centres of violence-hit north-east Delhi by 5.00 pm and inform the public by 6.00 pm.
Justice Rajiv Shakdher told CBSE that rescheduling of postponed exams is to be done keeping in mind entrance tests of Class 12 students.
The court’s direction came after CBSE yesterday said that exams in 86 schools in violence-hit north-east Delhi have been postponed. (PTI)
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National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval reaches the office of DCP Northeast.
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No fresh violence has been reported today from Johripur in North East Delhi; security personnel are deployed in the area. (ANI)
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Union Minister Prakash Javadekar:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval are monitoring the situation. (ANI)
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Ruling Aam Aadmi Party:
Almost all incidents of violence are occurring in the areas where BJP won seats. How can this be a co-incidence? Why isn’tAmit Shahinstructing his elected MLAs to stand down and not instigate further violence.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan:
It is deeply worrying that neighborhoods in our national capital are burning. This is an outcome of Sangh Parivar's delusion that they can silence dissent with violence. Rampaging mobs and unabated hate speech indicate a serious situation. This must end. Sanity should prevail.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Delhi high court while hearing the matter on the violence:
The court will next take up this matter on Feb 28.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Delhi high court while hearing the matter on the violence:
Delhi Govt to ensure sufficient shelter homes for rehabilitation of displaced victims. They shall be provided with adequate amenities, blankets, clean water and sanitation. (LiveLaw)
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Delhi high court while hearing the matter on the violence:
Delhi Police shouldcontinue to respond with same efficiency which it should after receiving this court's midnight order. Police is also directed to facilitate collection of dead bodies, provide security during cremation activities.
Court has directed for 24x7 help desks in the offices of all District Legal Services Authorities. Court has also appointed Zubeda Begum as Amicus in this case. She'll be provided a decided number by Delhi Govt. (LiveLaw)
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21 deaths in Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and 1 death in Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital have been reported by news agency ANI
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Delhi high court while hearing the matter on the violence:
We heard that one IB officer has been attacked. These things should be immediately looked into.
Court has asked authorities to ensure security during the funerary activities of the deceased.
This shows that a lot can happen when the authorities are willing to take action. It's an actual demonstration of how police officers are waiting for the orders to act. (LiveLaw)
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Delhi high court while hearing the matter on the violence:
Highest functionaries in both state and central government to personally meet the victims and their families. 'This is time to reach out and do confidence by building', the court said.
"This is the time to show that Z Security is for everyone,"Justice Muralidharsaid in the Delhi High Court.
"We can't let another 1984 scenario happen in this city; not under the watch if this court,"Justice Muralidhar.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Delhi High Court:
The Chief Ministerand Deputy CM should also visit the affected areas for confidence-building among people. This is the time to reach out.
The standing counsel apprised the Court that there is an official confirmation on 17 deaths due to violence in North East Delhi. (ANI)
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the death of an IB officer in Chand Bagh:
Such a tragic loss of life. The culprits must not be spared. 20 people have already lost their lives. So painful to watch people of Delhi suffering. Praying that we recover from this tragedy soon n work together to undo damage done to people n communities.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Union Minister Prakash Javadekar:
They're asking where was Amit Shah.He took an all-party meeting yesterday where a Congress leader was also present. The Home Minister gave directions to the Police and also boost their morale. Statements by Congress have adverse an affect on the morale of the police.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's statement is unfortunate andcondemnable. At such times, all parties should ensure that peace is maintained, blaming the government instead is dirty politics. Politicising this violence is wrong.
– ANI
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | PM Modi:
Had an extensive review on the situation prevailing in various parts of Delhi. Police and other agencies are working on the ground to ensure peace and normalcy.Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times. It is important that there is calm and normalcy is restored at the earliest.
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Congress’ Randeep Surjewala: Congress was to hold a march and give a memorandum to President today but he communicated that he is unavailable and has given us time tomorrow. Upholding the respect for his high office, we have deferred the march for tomorrow.
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An intelligence officer has been found dead in northeast Delhi locality which is impacted by violence, NDTV has reported.
Delhi Violence LIVE Updates | Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi:
Delhi Police has remained paralysed in the last 72 hours. Around 18 lives have been lost so far, including a head constable and hundreds are in hospital, many with gunshot injuries. Violence continues unabated on the streets of north-east Delhi.
