CAA protests: Sharmistha Mukherjee, other Congress workers detained in Delhi

As anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests are raging in country, President of  Delhi Mahila Congress, Sharmistha Mukherjee along with or Congress workers were detained on Friday. y were seen protesting near Home Minister Amit Shah’s house. Alok Kumar,  Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police, on Friday morning informed that security will be tightened near  rth East region of Delhi. He also assured that re was sufficient force in  national capital to maintain law and order. 

Joint Commissioner on security situation in Delhi 

"Sufficient force has been deployed including 10 companies of CRPF and RAF in rast district. We've held many rounds of meeting with locals. We have deployed drones, anti-riot gear to deal with any kind of situation," said Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police. 

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Latest protests against CAA and NRC 

 protest against CAA and NRC have intensified over time and places like Luckw saw violent agitations against Act on Thursday. Mumbai witnessed a massive peaceful protest against NRC and CAB at August Kranti Maidan on Thursday as well. rastern students' organisations showed solidarity with ongoing protests across nation on Wednesday. 

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Amid rampant protests, Luckw police used tear gas and batons on anti-CAA protestors when vehicles parked outside a police post were set ablaze and stone-pelting occurred, according to PTI. About 20 people were taken into custody, informed police officials. Clashes have also been reported from Hussainabad, Daliganj and Teele Wali Masjid and Chhota Imambara. A state transport bus too was set ablaze in Sambhal while a media OB van was set ablaze in Hazratganj.  

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Meanwhile in Delhi, where buses were burnt and Jamia Millia students were attacked by Delhi police is currently experiencing internet shut down in several places. Moreover, section 144 has been imposed in rth-East district, Red Fort, and some parts of New Delhi, where protests were happening against amended Citizenship Act. Several leaders like Yogendra Yadav, Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Nilotpal Basu, Brinda Karat and ors were detained by Delhi police. 

(With Inputs from ncies)

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