Delhi violence: NSA Ajit Doval reviews security situation, briefs Home Minister Amit Shah

After reviewing situation in violence-hit areas of Delhi, NSA Ajit Doval met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday and briefed him about situation in national capital. Delhi Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik along with Director of Delhi Intelligence Bureau were also present in meeting chaired by Home Minister.

Earlier in day, it was reported that NSA Ajit Doval has been given charge of bringing Delhi violence under control. On Tuesday, NSA visited Jafrabad, Seelampur and or areas in rth-east Delhi where he held talks with leaders of different communities. So far, 22 deaths have been confirmed in violent clashes that broke out 2 days ago in national capital. 

Amit Shah calls high-level meeting

After violent clashes erupted on February 24, Home Minister Amit Shah had called a high-level meeting at his residence. Home Secretary, Director IB, senior officers of IB, Delhi Police Commissioner and or senior officers were involved in meeting that lasted over 3 hours. Reportedly, in meeting, Shah had inquired about violence and directed Delhi police to take strict decisions. 

On February 25, Union Home Ministry held a review meeting over situation in Delhi chaired by Home Minister. later in day, Shah held ar meeting with main political parties and officials of Delhi on situation at rth Block.

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meeting was attended by Goverr of Delhi Anil Baijal, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Congress President Subhash Chopra, Delhi BJP President Maj Tiwari and ors. In meeting, Union Home Minister reportedly said that situation could only be dealt by rising above political parties and urged all parties to send ir MPs and MLAs to help eliminate atmosphere of fear and rumours among general public.

Later in day, Home Minister appointed SN Srivastava as Special Commissioner of Police in Delhi and held a long meeting with Home Secretary, Director IB, Deputy NSA, Delhi Police Commissioner, Shri SN Srivastava and or officials at his residence. According to sources,  in meeting drastic decisions were taken to ensure peace and restore law and order in Delhi. 

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Prime Minister on Wednesday also took to Twitter and appealed to maintain peace and calm in Delhi. He has also taken a review of current situation. Taking to Twitter, said that it is important for people to restore rmalcy. He also said that peace and harmony are central to ethos. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah is yet to issue an official statement.

Violence in Delhi, Death toll rises to 22

Violence broke out in several areas in rth-east Delhi, on Sunday evening. Clashes began between pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups as both resorted to stone-pelting.  situation deteriorated even as Delhi Police was present at spot and tried to contain it. Subsequently, Delhi borders were sealed.

On Wednesday, Congress held a meeting on situation in Delhi and its interim chief Sonia Gandhi demanded resignation of Home Minister. As per official records, death toll for violence on Delhi street has risen to 20 while 189 people have been reported to have sustained injuries in clashes. Meanwhile, Supreme Court (SC) called Delhi violence "unfortunate", however, it refused to entertain pleas on m.  Delhi High Court said it won't let ar 1984 happen in India under its watch while hearing a petition concerning riots in national capital.

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