Live: 13 dead in CAA clashes in Delhi; shoot-at-sight orders issued at Yamuna Vihar area

The death toll due to clashes between the pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups jumped to 13 on Tuesday and the situation forced the CBSE to postpone the exams, scheduled for Wednesday (February 26), at all centres in North East Delhi. 

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 23:16

NEW DELHI: As violent clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) continued for the third straight day in several areas of North East Delhi on Tuesday (February 25), the Delhi Police issued shoot-at-sight order in some violent-hit areas to bring the situation under control.

The death toll due to clashes between the pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups jumped to 13 on Tuesday and the situation forced the CBSE to postpone the exams, scheduled for Wednesday (February 26), at all centres in North East Delhi. Over 150 people have got injured in the riots which have affected Maujpur, Jaffrabad, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh and Gokalpuri in Northeast Delhi. 

The area had been witnessing violent clashes since Sunday (February 23) when a rally by BJP leader Kapil Mishra against the anti-CAA protests was followed by incidences of stone-pelting between the two groups.

Paramilitary forces have been deployed in the violence-hit areas to bring the situation under control. The Centre has appointed IPS officer S N Shrivastava as the new Delhi Police Special Commissioner (Law and Order) after repatriating him from the CRPF to take control of the violence in the national capital.

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25 February 2020, 22:50 PM

Some false information/news item has been circulating regarding damage to a mosque in Ashok Vihar area. It is to clarify that no such incident has taken place in the area of Ashok Vihar. Please do not spread false information: DCP North West, Delhi

25 February 2020, 22:12 PM

SN Srivastva will be next Commissioner of Police (CP) of Delhi Police. He has been repatriated from CRPF and posted as Special CP Law and Order, Delhi Police. The current CP, Amulya Patnaik, has an extension till February 29. Earlier, there was rumours for two month extension of Amulya Patnaik.

25 February 2020, 21:59 PM

At least 13 people dead due to violence in North East Delhi.

25 February 2020, 21:47 PM

Here's the list of centers where the exams have been postponed due to violence in Delhi. 

25 February 2020, 21:24 PM

Police have removed pro-CAA protesters from Maujpur.

25 February 2020, 21:23 PM

Death toll in Delhi violence jumps to 11.

25 February 2020, 21:12 PM

Jafrabad road in North-East Delhi where an anti-CAA protest sit-in was on, has been cleared by the Delhi Police.

25 February 2020, 21:05 PM

Police have put barricades and sealed all the roads that lead to Ghaziabad from north east Delhi. Ajay Kumar Pandey, DM says,"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."

25 February 2020, 20:50 PM

Schools to continue to be closed tomorrow in violence affected North East district, internal examinations postponed: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Have requested CBSE to postpone Wednesday's board exam in view of violence in parts of Delhi: Dy CM Manish Sisodia

25 February 2020, 20:47 PM

Shoot-at-sight orders issued at several places in North East Delhi.

25 February 2020, 20:28 PM

Delhi Police appeals for peace as situation remains tense in North East Delhi.

 

25 February 2020, 20:18 PM

BJP leaders Harshvardhan and Manoj Tiwari meet the family of martyr Delhi Police constable Ratan Lal.

25 February 2020, 20:14 PM

"Rumours are being spread in many places. Unless you see an incident happening before your eyes, neither believe such things nor send such Whatsapp messages to anyone. The greatest contribution at such critical times is not to spread rumours," tweeted Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

25 February 2020, 19:50 PM

Shahdra towards Apsara Border traffic movement has been closed after barricading by UP police. Traffic has been diverted towards Surya Nagar: Delhi Traffic Police

25 February 2020, 19:30 PM

Rioters throw acid on paramilitary personnel in Karawal Nagar.

25 February 2020, 19:24 PM

Curfew imposed in Maujpur, Karawal Nagar, Chand Bagh and Jafrabad.

25 February 2020, 19:18 PM

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. Sec 144 imposed in some areas of the district: Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik

25 February 2020, 19:18 PM

Some news agency ran the news that Delhi Police said that it has not got adequate forces from MHA, this info is wrong. MHA is continually supporting us & we have adequate forces. Delhi police denies this completely: Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik

25 February 2020, 19:01 PM

Mortal remains of Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal have been brought to his residence in Burari area. He lost his life during clashes over Citizenship Amendment Act in North East Delhi yesterday.

25 February 2020, 19:00 PM

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa on BJP leader Kapil Mishra's speech: 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 and if a main conspirator is found action will be taken.

25 February 2020, 18:54 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah writes a letter to wife of Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal, who died during clashes over Citizenship Amendment Act in Northeast Delhi, on Monday (February 24). He writes, "I express grief & deep condolences on untimely death of your husband".

25 February 2020, 18:32 PM

Sec 144 imposed in the affected areas. Appeal to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumors.I appeal to people especially in North East Delhi to not take law in their hands. We are taking the help of drones also.Situation under control: Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa

25 February 2020, 18:24 PM

Stone-pelting between two groups begins at Kalyanpuri. DCP Shahdara and ACP Gokulpuri injured.
 

25 February 2020, 18:16 PM

11 FIR registered in North East disyrict. 56 Policemen injured. 119 Civilians injured. 10 dead including Delhi Police constable Ratan Lal.
 

25 February 2020, 17:35 PM

We will be detaining the miscreants and taking legal action against them. People should cooperate with us to maintain peace. We are here till the situation normalises. Else we deploy more forces: Special CP Satish Golcha in Delhi's Khajuri Khaas

25 February 2020, 17:24 PM

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal reaches GTB Hospital to meet injured persons.
 

25 February 2020, 17:05 PM

Sources: Delhi police said it controlled violence on main roads of Northeast Delhi but didn't have adequate force to patrol lanes and bylanes were violence started. Police could have been stretched because of duty owing to Trump visit. Delhi Police has assured deployment of 1000 policemen in violence-affected areas of Delhi once more troops are provided. Total 35 additional companies now under command and control of Delhi Police.

25 February 2020, 17:04 PM

Head Constable Rattan Lal has made a sacrifice for the nation. We are proud of his sacrifice. We stand with his family: Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik

25 February 2020, 17:03 PM

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal and Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik pay tribute to Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal who died during clashes in North East Delhi on Monday (February 24).

25 February 2020, 16:42 PM

Death toll in Delhi violence climbs to 9. Situation still not under control.

25 February 2020, 16:29 PM

"Max Hospital, Patparganj received a total of 10 policemen with injuries sustained in civic unrest in parts of Delhi. Three patients are undergoing treatment at the hospital, while the other seven have been discharged after evaluation and medical aid," said Max Healthcare in a statement

25 February 2020, 16:23 PM

Delhi CM Kejriwal reaches GTB Hospital to meet injured persons.

25 February 2020, 16:20 PM

The entire country is worried about the violence that took place in Delhi in past two days. There has been loss of lives and 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: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

25 February 2020, 16:18 PM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi tweets to PMO, asking for Army deployment in Delhi. "The situation in North East Delhi is only getting worse. If @PMOIndia wants to restore peace, it is incumbent on you that Army takes over the area. Cops have abdicated their duty & are colluding with mobs. The only way to secure lives & limbs is to hand over the area to the army," he said.

25 February 2020, 16:12 PM

Rioters open fire at each other at Kardampuri. Stone pelted at policemen too. Senior police officers at the spot to control situation.

25 February 2020, 15:43 PM

The violence in Delhi is shameful. It was widely believed that Delhi is a safe place but now even national capital is not safe anymore: Congress leader Udit Raj

25 February 2020, 15:37 PM

Journalist injured in firing. Admitted to GTB Hospital.

25 February 2020, 15:33 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders reach Raj Ghat.

25 February 2020, 15:08 PM

Road to Karawal Nagar closed for traffic movement by Delhi Police.

25 February 2020, 14:25 PM

Stone pelting starts again between two groups near Bhajanpura Chowk in NorthEast Delhi.

25 February 2020, 14:23 PM

Supreme Court agrees to hear on Wednesday an application filed by ex-CIC Wajahat Habibullah and others seeking lodging of FIRs regarding the violence that has erupted in Northeast Delhi. 

 

25 February 2020, 14:15 PM

He (G Kishan Reddy) should go back to Delhi, why is he here in Hyderabad? He is the MoS Home. He should go and control the situation in Delhi. He must douse the fire there. 7 people have died already: Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM on violence in Northeast Delhi.

25 February 2020, 14:14 PM

In the meeting, issues of hate-mongering, Police-MLAs coordination, adequate force deployment and controlling rumours were mainly discussed, ANI quotes MHA sources as saying

25 February 2020, 14:10 PM

According to Home Ministry sources, a Peace Committee will be formed and it will work with political parties and Delhi Police for better coordination. Home Minister appealed to everyone to maintain peace and cooperate with each other.

25 February 2020, 13:16 PM

If it is needed then I hope...But right now, the action is being taken by police...We've been assured (during meeting with the Home Minister) that adequate number of police personnel will be deployed as required: Delhi CM Kejriwal

25 February 2020, 12:58 PM

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: CM Kejriwal

25 February 2020, 12:57 PM

The meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has concluded now.

25 February 2020, 12:35 PM

Joint peace meeting has been called at the office of the DCP, Delhi Police at 1 pm.

25 February 2020, 12:30 PM

No matter who the person is, whether he is Kapil Mishra or anyone else, belonging to any party, if he has given any provoking speech then strict action should be taken against him: BJP MP Gautam Gambhir

25 February 2020, 12:12 PM

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 and Rambir Singh Bidhuri and others.