UP Police issue 'WANTED' posters of protestors who led violent demonstrations in Meerut

Uttar Pradesh police on Monday, December 23, issued 'Wanted' posters with pictures of protesters who allegedly led violent demonstrations against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Meerut. According to police, over 100 people have been identified through videos and CCTV foot. Furr, police also stated that whoever provides information of protesters will be rewarded with Rs 5,000 and ir identity will be kept a secret. 

Protests against CAA in Meerut

Amidst nationwide protests against newly amended citizenship law, violent protests erupted in Meerut last week. According to  Additional Director General (ADG), Prashant Kumar, around 250 people have been arrested in Meerut zone. During protests, two persons were killed and a police post was set on fire. Furr reports stated that around 15 people have died during clashes between police and protesters against CAA in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Meerut, Bahraich, Bareilly, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Gorakhpur, Sambhal, and so on. 

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In wake of newly amended Citizenship Law, several violent protests have been erupting across Assam, West Bengal, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh with university students being lathi-charged by Delhi police. After violence erupted in Jamia Millia Islamia university where over 50 students were detained by police during protests, students across country std protests in solidarity. It spread to more places like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pondicherry, Patna and so on. 

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Internet services restored

On Sunday, December 22, all internet services, which were suspended in Meerut following violent protests over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, were restored in district,  District Magistrate of Meerut Anil Dhana said. During protests on Friday, protesters had torched vehicles and pelted stones at police, who used lathi-charge and tear gas shells to disperse mobs. Dhana had also stated that all schools in district will remain closed due to cold wear.

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