Uttar Pradesh DGP: 879 arrested, 5000 detained amid deadly anti-CAA agitation

 seniormost policeman in Uttar Pradesh informed that as many as 879 people have been arrested while 5000 were 'bound down' as a preventive measure in state, in wake of violent protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC).  violence in UP during anti-CAA agitation has turned deadly and so far, 15 deaths have been reported.

"Till w, 879 people have been arrested under substantive offences while 5000 persons who may instigate violence or vitiate atmosphere are bound down on basis of suspicion," said OP Singh, Director General of Police (DGP), UP. He added, "A total of 135 criminal cases have been registered against miscreants. Fifteen people have died while 288 police personnel are injured."

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Heavy security arrangements

DGP also informed that police, along with paramilitary, Rapid Action Force (RAF), PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary), Quick Reaction Team (QRTs) are patrolling sensitive areas in wake of protests. Singh also asserted that police and civic authorities are reaching out to community members and ir leaders, requesting m to cooperate in maintaining law and order. "Intelligence machinery is geared up and officials are reaching to community members requesting m to cooperate in marinating law and order," he said.

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Dam assessment underway

DGP also informed that assessment of dam to public property is underway and appropriate actions will be taken against those responsible. "Dam assessment of public property is being done. Those involved will compensate loss else ir property would be confiscated to pay for dam to public property," said Singh.

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TMC t allowed in UP

Singh also made it clear that police will t allow Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to visit state capital as it may vitiate atmosphere. "We have come to kw that some political leaders of Trinamool Congress want to visit here (Luckw). We will t permit m for same as section 144 is imposed in area and it can make atmosphere furr tense. Even if y come to Airport we will t allow m to visit City,"  DGP said.

(With ANI inputs)

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