Published 20:52 IST, February 25th 2020
Delhi violence: MK Stalin calls for government intervention; says 'Democracy is at peril'
10 people, including a police constable, have died in Delhi. More than 70 people have been admitted to the hospital following the violence in New Delhi
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin called on Central government to take immediate action in order to control situation in Delhi. Stalin's remarks come after violence erupted in certain sections of national capital over last two days.
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Stalin calls for quick action
In a tweet on Tuesday evening, Stalin stated that violence had reached "alarming proportions" with multiple attacks on citizens, police personnel and journalists. He added that Union government, which controls Delhi police, should take quick actions in order to bring situation under control and hold those responsible for violence. Stalin concluded his statement by saying "Democracy is under peril".
10 people, including a police constable, have died since violence broke out in Delhi on Monday. More than 70 people have been admitted to hospital because of injuries.
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Delhi government and Home Ministry have held multiple high-level meetings on Tuesday in order to review situation and ensure that violence does t spread. However, violence in national capital, especially rth East Delhi has only increased on Tuesday. Shops have been burnt, multiple vehicles have been burnt and multiple cases of stone-pelting have also been reported.
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On Tuesday evening, Section 144 had been imposed in Maujpur, Jaffarabad, Chandbagh, and Karawal Nagar in order to control crowds, However, visuals from area showed that curfew had been breached and protestors had gared in large numbers.
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20:52 IST, February 25th 2020