Delhi Violence: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Manoj Tiwari meet the injured at GTB hospital

On Tuesday night, Delhi BJP chief Maj Tiwari and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visited GTB Hospital to meet people who had sustained injuries in clashes that broke out in several part of national capital.

Speaking to media after meeting injured, Health Minister said, "I have been informed by hospital authorities that yesterday 81 people were admitted and today 69 patients have been admitted. Furr, I have been informed by hospital of 13 deaths." 

Dr Harsh Vardhan furr added, "According to hospital, out of total injured persons,around 30 to 40 % of m have been discharged after y received proper treatment. I pray for ir speedy recovery."

Union minister furr appealed to people of Delhi to ''t pay attention to rumours and keep calm and peace at such times." 

Harsh Vardhan's tweet

Taking to Twitter, Health Minister stated that two leaders visited hospital to meet injured and take stock of medical facilities that was being provided to m.

He furr added that "I instructed hospital administration and doctors to provide best treatment to injured." He furr added that he has directed hospital authorities to keep him updated. 

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Delhi borders sealed 

In a massive development, sources have reported that all Delhi borders have been sealed, keeping in mind violent clashes that have escalated in National Capital on Monday and continued on Tuesday. Authorities have stated that each and every vehicle is to be checked and n be allowed to cross into Delhi. Section 144 against unlawful garing has been imposed in four districts.

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Violence in rast Delhi

In an escalation of tensions in rast Delhi on Monday, miscreants resorted to violence, torching at least two houses and a fire tender in Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas. Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal has lost his life and one DCP was injured during clashes in Gokulpuri.

It was on Sunday evening that clashes erupted between pro and anti-CAA groups, with both groups hurling stones at each or allegedly in presence of Delhi Police. Police fired tear gas shells and also resorted to lathi-charges to disperse protesters, though violence has w progressed well beyond politics over CAA into realm of pure arson and rioting.

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