Haryana CM Khattar slams Cong's 'mischievous attempt' to blame BJP for Delhi violence

Haryana Chief Minister Mahar Lal Khattar on Tuesday slammed Congress party for blaming BJP for ongoing incidents of violence in  national capital and called it ir "mischievous attempt" during US President Donald Trump's visit.

"It is unfortunate that this statement by Congress comes at a time when US President Trump is on his visit to India. "It seems that it is a mischievous attempt," he told media. 

CM Khattar added that Central government would conduct an investigation and will t spare those behind violence. 

At least 10 people have lost ir lives after violent protests rocked rth-east Delhi in past two days, leaving nearly 200 injured.

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'BJP, RSS behind violence in Delhi,' alleges Congress' Udit Raj

Earlier in day, Congress leader Udit Raj alleged that BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were behind violent clashes that broke out in rth-East Delhi on Monday. "BJP is behind yesterday's violence. y want to break country," he said.

He also claimed that violence in Delhi escalated because of 'inflammatory' comments made by BJP leader Kapil Mishra.

"It is a matter of grave concern and shame that BJP leader Kapil Mishra is making such inflammatory statements in presence of Delhi Police. Delhi Police which works under Union Ministry of Home Affairs is t able to control situation", Udit Raj told news ncy ANI.

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Delhi borders sealed 

Sources have reported that all Delhi borders have been sealed, keeping in mind violent clashes that escalated in National Capital on Monday and continued on Tuesday.

t only ida border but borders across national capital have been sealed. 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 a massive 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 lost his life and one DCP was injured during clashes in Gokulpuri, and as of Tuesday. 

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.

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