Published 18:05 IST, February 24th 2020

CM Kejriwal expresses condolences on head constable's death, reiterates appeal for peace

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expressed his condolences on the death of head constable Ratan Lal, who was killed during clashes over the CAA in north-east Delhi.

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On Monday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expressed his condolences on death of head constable Ratan Lal, who was killed during clashes over Citizenship Amendment Act in rth-east Delhi. Appealing to people to give up violence, he stated that prevailing law and order situation was t advantous for any section of society. Moreover, he stressed that all problems can be solved by maintaining peace.

Read: Violence In rast Delhi As Anti & Pro CAA Groups Clash For 2nd Time; Constable Killed

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DCP Shahdara injured in clashes

deceased constable was attached to office of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gokulpuri. Or police personnel including DCP Shahdara Amit Sharma were also injured in clashes. Apart from this, several vehicles, shops, and houses were torched in region. Subsequently, Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure was imposed at 10 locations in rth-East district of Delhi.   

Read: Delhi Police Appeals For Calm Amid Violence In rast Delhi, Warns Miscreants Of Action

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Kejriwal speaks to Delhi L-G on law and order situation

Leaders across political spectrum such as Maj Tiwari, Gaurav Gogoi, Asaduddin Owaisi and or AAP leaders reacted to reports of clashes between pro and anti-CAA protesters in areas such as Jaffrabad and Maujpur. Delhi CM spoke to Lieutenant Goverr Anil Baijal who assured that more police forces were being sent. He also reiterated that violence would be tolerated in national capital. 

Read: Congress Neta Gaurav Gogoi Slams Kejriwal's 'helpless' Approach Amid Violence In N-E Delhi

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Read: Head Constable Killed In Clashes Over CAA; Sec 144 Imposed At 10 Locations In N-E Delhi

18:05 IST, February 24th 2020