Delhi LIVE Updates: Police registers 123 FIRs, 630 detained; death toll crosses 40

Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma who was injured during clashes between two groups in Delhi's Gokulpuri on Monday underwent surgery. His CT Scan was done on Tuesday morning. He is now conscious and out of danger. 

In an official statement, the IPS Association paid homage to Head Constable Ratan Lal who lost his life in the clashes over the CAA in North-east Delhi on Monday. It stated that Lal performed his duty with utmost dedication. Moreover, it commended DCP Shahdara Amit Sharma for his "exemplary grit" and prayed for his quick recovery. 

Reacting to the violence that broke out in North-east Delhi on Monday, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed his condemnation. He accused the Central leadership of being "shortsighted" by ignoring the grievance of the protesters. Moreover, he urged the government to keep the Citizenship Amendment Act in abeyance until the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on the validity of the legislation.

Union Home Amit Shah will hold a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and representatives of various political parties pertaining to the law and order situation in the national capital. The meeting is scheduled at 12 pm. 

Mumbai is on alert and several precautionary measures have been put in place after the violence in Delhi. The police has declared that no permission for protest will be granted at any other place other than Azad Maidan. 

According to police, the death toll in the violence that broke out during the clashes over the CAA in North-east Delhi has risen to 7. 

Following the violence in North-east Delhi., internet services have been suspended in Seelampur, Jaffrabad, and Maujpur. Moreover, Ola Cabs have also stopped plying in these areas. 

As per an order issued by DCP Ved Prakash Surya, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been imposed in the entire North East district of Delhi from February 24 to March 24. This development comes after the continuous violence witnessed in many parts of the district. 

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the plea pertaining to the Delhi violence on February 26. The petitioners including Wajahat Habibullah prayed for a direction to be issued to the Delhi police to register FIRs based on the complaints regarding the violence. The SC will hear the plea along with the petitions demanding the removal of anti-CAA protesters from Shaheen Bagh. 

The meeting pertaining to the deteriorating situation in the national capital started at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Officials and MLAs from the violence-hit areas have arrived.

Addressing the media after holding a meeting with MLAs from violence-hit areas and other officials, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appealed for peace. He mentioned that he would meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at 12 pm. Reckoning that there was a shortage of police personnel, he also urged the District Magistrates to take out a peace march with the police. Kejriwal stated that the preparedness of hospitals and fire services had been reviewed. Moreover, he revealed that the MLAs had demanded a curb on people crossing the Delhi border. 

In an unfortunate development, fresh violence erupted in parts of northeast Delhi. An incident of stone-pelting took place in the Kabir Nagar area near Maujpur metro station. Thereafter, heavy security was deployed in the area. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting on the prevailing law and order situation in the national capital. Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Subhash Chopra, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari, and other officials participated in the meeting.

Responding to the charge that BJP leader Kapil Mishra gave a provocative speech leading to the violence in Delhi, the party's Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir demanded strict action against any individual instigating violence irrespective of party affiliation.

In a massive escalation of tension in the northeast Delhi on Monday, protesters have resorted to violence, torching at least two houses and a fire tender in the Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas. Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal has lost his life and one DCP has been injured during clashes in Gokulpuri. According to officials, a fire tender was damaged by the protesters after it responded to a fire call in the area on Monday. Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at the Jaffrabad and Maujpur-Babarpur stations. 

Clashes erupted between pro and anti-CAA groups on Sunday evening and both the groups hurled stones at each other allegedly in presence of Delhi Police. While Police fired tear gas shells and also resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the protesters, BJP MP Kapil Mishra posted a video of himself warning the Delhi Police that "they will not stop" after US President Donald Trump leaves the country. Violence in the national capital is taking place just a day ahead of US President Donald Trump's maiden visit.

Jaffrabad protest

On Saturday night, around 500 people gathered near northeast Delhi's Jaffrabad metro station against the amended citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The crowd consisting of mostly women chanted "Aazadi slogans" and said they would not move till the government revokes CAA. As per reports, the women have blocked road No. 66 which connects Seelampur to Maujpur and Yamuna Vihar. Police are trying to speak to the protestors, reported PTI. The sudden protest outside Jaffrabad metro station began as the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors are in talks with the Shaheen Bagh protestors.

Political reactions 

Even as violence engulfed areas of the national capital on Monday, Delhi's LG Anil Baijal took to Twitter and said that he has instructed Delhi Police to ensure that law and order in North East Delhi. Days after his massive election victory, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal more than 12 hours after violence erupted has tweeted that he has urged the LG and Home Minister Amit Shah to restore law and order situation. Deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia also tweeted urging people to maintain peace. Delhi's BJP chief Manoj Tiwari has also taken to Twitter urging people to stay away from rumours and maintain peace.

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has stated that senior officers of the Delhi police are in the field. Assuring that sufficient forces have been deployed, he added that the situation was under control.  Meanwhile, MHA sources alleged that the violence was orchestrated most likely with an eye on US President Trump's visit to India. 

Days after winning with a massive mandate, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to say that  the reports of violence in northeast Delhi is "very distressing" He urged  LG and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to restore law and order.

Days after winning a massive mandate, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi MAnish Sisodia has taken to Twitter urging people to not resort to violence. This was after escalation of tension in the northeast Delhi on Monday, wherein protesters torched at least two houses and a fire tender in the Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas, a head constable was killed and DCP has been injured

As violence erupted in the national capital on Monday, Delhi L-G Anil Baijal  took to Twitter and has said that he has instructed Delhi Police to ensure that law and order in North East Delhi. He has also urged everyone to restrain for peace

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Monday has stated that senior officers of the Delhi police are in the field. Assuring that sufficient forces have been deployed, he added that the situation was under control.  Meanwhile, MHA sources alleged that the violence was orchestrated most likely with an eye on US President Trump's visit to India.

One protester succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Earlier, head constable died after injuries to his head due to stone-pelting. A number of police personnel are also reportedly injured.

Speaking to ANI, Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy has condemned the violence in the national capital. He said: "Protesters resorted to violence and there was stone-pelting on forces. He alleged that it was done to tarnish the image of India as US president Donald Trump is visiting India. 

As violence in northeast Delhi has killed a civilian and a constable, Delhi Police has said that it is making every effort to restore normalcy.  It has also said that strict action will be taken against miscreants and anti-social element.

As Delhi is burning amid clashes between groups, Congress leader Priyanka Vadra has said that  we all are responsible to stop violence. She appealed to people of Delhi to maintain peace

Taking to Twitter, Deputy CM of Delhi has said that he is ashamed to see Delhi burning. He has said that he has never seen Delhi burning in such a manner and has asked who are the people creating ruckus in the national capital. 

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has taken to Twitter and said that violence in Delhi is "disturbing". He has unequivocally condemned the violence. He has urged the citizens of Delhi to show restraint. 

As three people have lost lives in the violence in Delhi, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad has said that Delhi Police and BJP is responsible. He has asked why Delhi Police is quiet in front of rioters.

Violence in northeast Delhi has killed two civilian and a constable, Delhi Police has said that it is making every effort to restore normalcy.  It has also said that strict action will be taken against the miscreants and anti-social element.

AS violence in northeast Delhi has killed 2 civilians and one Police constable, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has declared all government and private schools will be closed in the violence-affected North East district of Delhi. He also urged the HRD Minister to postpone the Board exams. 

Posting a video on Twitter, Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari has urged people to maintain peace. He has assured people that NRC will not be implemented and CAA will not take up anybody's citizenship. 

Amid violence in Delhi, Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) has said that Police is trying to maintain law & order. He said that Police has requested everyone to come forward to support Delhi Police in maintaining law&order. O

‘’Max Hospital, Patparganj received 6 policemen with injuries sustained in civic unrest in parts of Delhi. Four patients are undergoing treatment at the hospital, while two others have been discharged after treatment’’

Amid the escalating tension in the national capital, several AAP leaders have staged a 'Dharna' outside Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's residence at Raj Niwas, while waiting to meet him to discuss the deteriorating law and order situation. According to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), party leaders - Sanjeev Jha and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai have been waiting outside the LG's residence for over an hour now. However, he still has not met them yet.

दिल्ली की बिगड़ती कानून व्यवस्था पर बात करने पहुँचे AAP विधायकों से अब तक नहीं मिले LG, AAP के तमाम विधायक राजनिवास के सामने धरने पर बैठे। pic.twitter.com/VIV2GSq7LO

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) February 24, 2020

After waiting for over two hours outside Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's residence at Raj Niwas, AAP MLAs met a top police officer on Monday night. Special Commissioner of Police Rajesh Khurana, who visited the LG's residence, assured the MLAs of providing sufficient police deployment in the violence-hit areas of North East Delhi. 

AAP leader Gopal Rai, after SP Khurana's assurance took to Twitter and stated that they were returning back, however, if another untoward incident is reported they will be again return to meet the LG.

https://twitter.com/AapKaGopalRai/status/1232047511558348801

The death toll in the violence that broke out in the North-east Delhi on Monday has risen to 5. This includes Head Constable Ratan Lal and 4 civilians. Apart from this, 105 people received injuries. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting of senior police officers and Home Ministry officials regarding the law and order situation in the country late last night. Shah directed the officials to restore normalcy at the earliest. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director of Intelligence Bureau Arvind Kumar, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik were some of the prominent officials who attended the meeting. Meanwhile, as per ANI, Shahrukh, the man in the red t-shirt who opened fire at the police during the violence on Monday has been detained.

There was an incident of stone-pelting in Maujpur and Brahampuri area between two groups on Tuesday morning. Subsequently, the Delhi police & Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel held a flag march in the Brahampuri area. 

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has called for an urgent meeting at his residence after the violence in North-east Delhi. The MLAs and officials of the violence-hit areas will participate in the meeting. Kejriwal reiterated his appeal for peace. 

The post-mortem of head constable Ratan Lal will be conducted at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital on Tuesday. Thereafter, his family is likely to take his final remains to Burari where people can pay homage to the braveheart. 

Speaking to the media, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal termed that the meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah was a "positive" one. Maintaining that everyone wanted the violence to stop, he mentioned that Shah had given an assurance that there would be no lapse in providing more police force if required.  

Speaking to the media after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Congress leader Subhash Chopra revealed that the former had given an assurance about taking action against leaders making provocative speeches. This assumes significance in the wake of BJP leader Kapil Mishra’s provocative remarks allegedly leading to the violence in North-east Delhi. Chopra claimed that Shah acknowledged his contention about curbing the provocative speeches being the only solution to stop the violence.

Shahrukh, the man in the red T-shirt who opened fire at the police during the clashes over the CAA in North-east Delhi on Monday has been formally arrested by the police now. Earlier, he was only detained. 

As per sources, issues such as hate-mongering, better coordination between police and MLAs, adequate police deployment and controlling rumours were discussed in the meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Moreover, a decision has been taken to reactivate peace committees in all localities in the national capital.

As per sources, Head Constable Ratan Lal's autopsy has revealed that he was shot dead. Earlier, it was believed that a stone took his life. Sources confirm that a bullet was stuck in his body. It entered from the left shoulder and went to the right shoulder. During the autopsy, the bullet was removed from his body. 

Stone-pelting between two groups has again started near the Bhajanpura Chowk in North-east Delhi.

Contending that the situation in North-east Delhi had worsened, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demanded the deployment of the Army to restore peace. He alleged that the Delhi police was colluding with the mobs. 

As per PTI, violence continued in the Maujpar area with two groups of people attempting to clash with each other. They even resorted to stone-pelting. An angry mob reportedly set fire to a motorcycle. While the security personnel tried to disperse the crowd, the violent individuals outnumbered them. 

Amid the violence in North-east Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP MLAs have reached Rajghat. 

AAP visits Rajghat amid renewed stone-pelting 

Amid the renewed stone-pelting in Delhi's Bhajanpura, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and all AAP MLAs, on Tuesday, prayed for the restoration of peace in Delhi at Rajghat. Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Kejriwal expressed concern at the rise of violence in the national capital. After participating in a joint security meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, Kejriwal said that he and all his MLAs had visited the Mahatma's memorial to offer their prayers as he was a follower of non-violence. 

After praying for peace in Delhi, Kejriwal said, " The entire country is worried about the violence that took place in Delhi in the past two days. There has been loss of lives and properties. If violence increases it will affect everyone. All us are here to offer our prayers to Gandhi Ji who was a follower of non-violence," at Rajghat.

Kejriwal visits injured

With over 105 injured in the North-East Delhi violence, the Chief Minister along with his Deputy - Manish Sisodia visited the GTB Hospital to meet those who have sustained injuries. The Delhi Govt's Health Department is currently monitoring the situation and providing all medical assistance. Kejriwal had previously called for closing Delhi's borders, amid allegations of outsiders involved in the violence.

9 dead in Delhi violence, states GTB hospital 

After the Delhi police spoke to MHA, Special officers along with the additional forces are being deployed in violence-hit areas of Delhi. An armed battalion of the Delhi Police is being deployed to ensure peace in affected areas.

Moreover, Violence-hit areas of Delhi while inter-state borders are being closely monitored and border  of Delhi with Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are being monitored by the police.

In the joint security meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah comprising of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, representatives of various political parties and senior police officers, he called for peace, stating-

• Need to re-activate local peace committees and said those committees should include representatives of all sections of society
• Urged political parties to ask their local representatives to hold meetings in sensitive areas 
• Instructed senior police officers to visit vulnerable police stations at the earliest.
• Maintain restraint and rise above party lines to find the solution
• Cadres of political parties must be given assurance that the situation is under control.
• Urge political parties to avoid provocative speeches and statements.
• Warnings are being given by the police in response to hate speeches that vitiate the atmosphere.
• Emphasised on the need to avoid criticism of Delhi Police
• Unnecessary and unwarranted criticism can have a negative impact on the morale of the force.
• Delhi police is adequately empowered to be able to decide on the amount of force needed to diffuse tensions where necessary

Special CP Satish Golcha in Delhi's Khajuri Khaas said,"We will be detaining the miscreants and taking legal action against them. People should cooperate with us to maintain peace. We are here till the situation normalises. Else we deploy more forces".

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa stated, "NE districs of Delhi are facing incidents of violence since yesterday. Police recieved calls from Gokalpuri, Maujpur, Karawal Nagar others. We deployed forces accordingly. The situation is under control now, but stray incidents at some places still continue."

Visuals of violence erupted in Delhi's Chand Bagh shows vehicles being torched as protestors clashed with police. 

Amid renewed instances of violence in North-East Delhi, Delhi police have sealed Delhi's borders. Every vehicle to be checked and then be allowed to cross into Delhi.

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh governemnt has imposed section144 in 16 districts across western UP, amid renewed Delhi violence, as per sources. It has also sent in 14 companies of para forces in Western UP to assist UP police.

Lucknow on High alert

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow following violent clashes over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in parts of Delhi, a police official said on Tuesday. Lucknow Police Commissioner Sujeet Pandey said additional force has been deployed in Ghantaghar area where women and others have been staging a protest against the CAA for the past one month.

"Though there is no report of people from other parts of the state reaching the state capital, high alert has been sounded as a precautionary measure," Pandey said. "We are in contact with intelligence agencies and policemen in plain clothes have been deployed in the sensitive areas," the commissioner said, adding that strict vigil was being maintained.

As per reports, Schools in North East Delhi will remain shut on Wednesday as violence has engulfed northeast Delhi. Earlier, deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia tweeted that he has urged CBSE to postpone the board exams. 

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday wrote a letter to the wife of Delhi Police Head Constable Ratan Lal, who died during clashes over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the Northeast Delhi.

"I express grief and deep condolences on the untimely death of your husband," Shah wrote in his letter. "He was a brave and dutiful policeman who faced tough challenges. Like a true soldier, he has made the supreme sacrifice of his life in the service of the country. The whole nation is with you in this hour of grief," he added.

Earlier today, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik paid tribute to Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal.

(ANI report)

Amid deteriorating condition in Delhi, sources on Tuesday has said that Home Minister Amit Shah has given a free hand to Delhi Police to bring the situation under control. Clashes broke out in Delhi on Sunday evening and have been continuing till Tuesday, with as many as 10 people losing their lives and several were injured. While CM Kejriwal and HM had a meeting, schools have been shut in the area and CBSE has postponed the board exams. 

Amid the rampant violence in North East Delhi, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday night visited the Deputy Commissioner of Police North East in Seelampur to review the current security situatio. According to reports, along with the DCP, senior police officers, including newly-appointed Special Commissioner of Delhi Police (Law and Order) SN Shrivastava, were also present in the meeting.

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

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

Dr Harsh Vardhan further added, "According to the hospital, out of the total injured persons,around 30 to 40 % of them have been discharged after they received proper treatment. I pray for their speedy recovery."

The Union minister further appealed to the people of Delhi to ''not pay attention to the rumours and keep calm and peace at such times." 

The Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia (AAJMI) and the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) has organized a demonstration outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Tuesday night. According to reports, the organizations are demanding action against the rampant violence in the national capital and are seeking restoration of peace.

As per PTI, the hospital authorities have confirmed that the death toll in the violence has risen to 13. 

A special sitting of the Delhi High Court was convened at the residence of Justice S Muralidhar at 12.30 am after he received a distress call from Suroor Mander describing how some grievously wounded victims of the violence in the North-east district of Delhi were unable to be moved from the Al Hind hospital to the GTB Hospital for better treatment. The court directed the Delhi police to ensure the safe passage of the victims to GTB or any government hospital so that they receive immediate emergency treatment. A status report of compliance has to be placed before the court when it takes up the matter at 2.15 pm on Wednesday. 

An official at the GTB Hospital revealed that 4 people were brought dead on Wednesday. The death toll now stands at 17.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will attend the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday. As per sources, Doval has been given the charge of bringing the Delhi violence under control. He is expected to brief PM Modi and the Cabinet about the on-ground situation. Meanwhile, the death toll has increased to 18.

A Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice S Muralidhar and Justice Talwant Singh issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner on a plea seeking the formation of an SIT to probe the communal violence in the national capital. A police officer well-versed with the facts of the present situation has been asked to be present when the next hearing takes place at 12.30 pm later in the day. The petition filed by Harsh Mander alleges that the perpetrators of violence were linked to politicians such as Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur who made provocative statements. 

Out of the total people brought to the GTB Hospital so far, 20 individuals have lost their lives while 189 have sustained injuries. 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal contended that the police was unable to control the situation. Demanding the deployment of the Army, he opined that curfew should be imposed in the affected areas immediately.

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Kaul and Justice Joseph declined to expand the scope of the Shaheen Bagh matter. While conceding that "unfortunate things" had happened, Justice Kaul stated that the Delhi High Court was already seized of the matter. Thus, the petitions filed by Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and others were dismissed. 

The Congress Working Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the Delhi violence. Senior Congress leaders are expected to march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan soon.

Addressing a press briefing, Congress president Sonia Gandhi demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Alleging that there was a conspiracy behind the violence, she held the Centre and Shah responsible for the present crisis. 

Breaking his silence on the Delhi violence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the citizens to maintain peace and brotherhood. Revealing that he had conducted an extensive review of the on-ground situation, the PM stressed that the police and other agencies were working towards ensuring peace. 

A two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court asked the highest functionaries of the state and Central government to meet the victims and their families. Stressing that a 1984-like scenario cannot be allowed to unfold, Justice S Muralidhar directed the authorities to ensure security during the funerary activities of the deceased. Moreover, he asked the Delhi government to ensure adequate shelter facilities for the displaced victims. The court also appointed Zubeda Begum as a nodal officer to ensure the effective implementation of the court order. The matter was adjourned till February 28. 

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited several areas of North-east Delhi. He freely interacted with local residents and emphasised the message of peace. This is seen as an attempt to instill confidence in the citizens of the national capital. 

A Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice S Muralidhar and Justice Talwant Singh on Wednesday asked Special CP Praveen Ranjan to communicate the court’s anguish to the Police Commissioner regarding the non-registration of FIRs against hate speeches made by political leaders such as Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Varma, and Kapil Mishra. In its order, it noted Ranjan’s assurance that the Police Commissioner would take a conscious decision regarding the registration of FIR after looking at all the videos containing inflammatory speeches. At the same time, the court maintained that no one was above the law and asked the Commissioner to seriously consider the consequences of not registering an FIR. The matter has been adjourned to Thursday.  

Prominent Congress leaders such as Priyanka Vadra and Mani Shankar Aiyar led a peace march from the party headquarters to Gandhi Smriti in the wake of the violence in the national capital. 

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Wednesday announced to give Rs 1 cr compensation to Head Constable Rattan Lal who was killed in northeast Delhi violence.

Delhi police have arrested 106 people, registered 18 FIRs in connection with violence in northeast Delhi, said officials to PTI. Meanwhile it has also released two helpline numbers -- 011-22829334, 22829335 -- for people to reach out during distress in violence-affected areas.

Rajinikanth on Wednesday condemned the attack and said that it is the failure of the intelligence and the home ministry. Speaking to news agency ANI, he said that amid the visit of US President Donald Trump, such a situation and violence do not portray a correct image. When asked about CAA and protest, he said that CAA will not be revoked because it was passed by both houses. He added that protests can happen peacefully. 

After reviewing the situation in violence-hit areas of Delhi, NSA Ajit Doval met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday and briefed him about the situation in the national capital. Delhi Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik along with the Director of the Delhi Intelligence Bureau were also present in the meeting chaired by the Home Minister.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that NSA Ajit Doval has been given the charge of bringing Delhi violence under control. On Tuesday, the NSA visited Jafrabad, Seelampur and other areas in North-east Delhi where he held talks with leaders of different communities.

In the light of the violent clashes in the national capital, one day after US President Donald Trump visited the country, the US Embassy in India issued a security guideline for all its citizens in India.

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy, New Delhi

Location:  India

Event:  U.S. citizens in India should exercise caution in light of violent demonstrations in Northeast Delhi and avoid all areas with demonstrations. It is important that you monitor local media outlets for updates on demonstrations, road and Metro closures, and possible curfews. The Government of India-imposed law that prohibits political gatherings of four or more people – known as Section 144 – remains in effect in certain areas.

Actions to Take:

Avoid locations where heavy traffic or road closures or protests are expected.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found.  The U.S. embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review the “Traveler’s Checklist,” which includes valuable security information for those living and traveling abroad.

The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has decided to organized relief camps for victims of Delhi violence and provide langar and medicines to the needy.

The DSGMC President Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that an emergency meeting of the DSGMC was held today in which these decisions have been taken to work as per the message given by for service of humanity. He said that the DSGMC will organize relief camps in violence-hit areas. It will also provide langar to families of police personnel and all the persons who are admitted in Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital irrespective of their religion. He said that the DSGMC will use all its resources to serve these victims because they understand their pain as in 1984 Sikh genocide we had faced the same.

Sirsa added that medical camps will provide all the required medicines to the needy and all the DSGMC representatives, members, and staff will serve in these relief camps and langars to serve all the people who are affected by this tragedy. He said that it is most painful to see that people are suffering due to violence.

He also disclosed that as a part of these relief measures, the DSGMC will also organize relief camps in various Gurudwara Sahib and a special camp at Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla where relics will be provided to Sangat. The meeting was attended by General Secretary Harmeet Singh Kalka, legal Cell Chairman Jagdeep Singh Kahlon, Parmjit Singh Chandok, Harwinder Singh KP, Vikram Singh, Bhupinder Singh Bhullar besides other office bearers and members.

The Medical Superintendent of the LNJP Hospital confirmed two deaths. Thus, the death toll in the Delhi violence rose to 27. 

The spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the latter was "saddened" by the reports of deaths in the Delhi violence. He appealed for maximum restraint and violence to be avoided. 

As the number of deaths in the GTB hospital has increased to 30, the overall casualty figure stands at 32. 

According to a fire officer, the fire department received 19 calls from the riot-affected areas from 12 to 8 am on Thursday. More than 100 firemen were deployed in the area. Moreover, all 4 fire stations were provided with extra fire tenders. 

In an important clarification, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that there was sufficient deployment of forces in the national capital since Monday. It opined that the situation was under control. 

A delegation of senior Congress leaders led by party president Sonia Gandhi submitted a memorandum to President Ram Nath Kovind on the Delhi violence. According to Gandhi, they requested the President to immediately call for the removal of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

The hearing on Harsh Mander's plea pertaining to the Delhi violence resumed on Thursday in Chief Justice DN Patel's court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta explained that the police had decided to defer the registration of FIR against leaders making provocative speeches as the situation was not conducive. At this juncture, Delhi government counsel Rahul Mehra stated that registration of FIR was the first step and it could always be cancelled later. Then, Mehta stated that 48 FIRs pertaining to the Delhi violence had been filed by the police till now. He sought more time to file a response to Mander's plea.

Colin Gonsalves, the counsel for Harsh Mander argued that Justice Muralidhar's bench focused on the registration of FIRs. Citing how the inflammatory speeches gave a sense of impunity to the attackers, he demanded the immediate registration of FIRs as per the Lalita Kumari guidelines. Subsequently, the Delhi High Court allowed the impleadment of the Union of India (Centre) in the petition. Thereafter, the Bench granted 4 weeks to the Union of India (Centre) to file a counter-affidavit. The matter was adjourned till April 13.

Addressing a press conference, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that ex-gratia aid of Rs.10 lakh for the family of the deceased and those injured would get Rs.2 lakh. Meanwhile, he declared that his government would bear the cost of medical expenses of the injured people including those being treated in private hospitals. Kejriwal also asserted that double punishment should be meted out if the individual found guilty of involvement in riots is from AAP.

As most individuals injured in the Delhi violence have been admitted at the GTB Hospital in the national capital, approximately 36 CRPF personnel donated blood at the facility. 

Days after giving incendiary speeches at Maujpur prior to the Delhi violence, BJP leader Kapil Mishra on Thursday, held a peace march titled 'Youth Against Jihadi Violence' at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. When asked about his comments like 'won't allow another Shaheen Bagh' and giving an ultimatum to Delhi police Clear Jaffrabad and Chand Bagh in three days, otherwise we will have to take to the streets', he said there was nothing incendiary about them. 

A day after AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's alleged links to IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder surfaced, sources report that Delhi police have named Hussain in the FIR registered in the murder case at Dayalpur police station. Hussian, who has maintained he is innocent, has named under Section 302 of the Indian penal code. This is one of the 48 cases which is being probed by the two SITs constituted by the Crime Branch in the Delhi violence.

Hussain denies involvement in murder

Hussain has denied his involvement and welcomed any investigation into his involvement. Hussain said that he and his family were himself stranded inside his office building and called Delhi police for help saying, "I immediately contacted the police after stone-pelting started on February 24. Around 2 pm a motorcycle outside my house was burnt down. I tried calling the police 4-5 times. After that, I called Sanjay Singhji. Our life was in danger."

AAP has suspended Councillor Tahir Hussain from the primary membership of the party pending the police investigation in his suspected role in Delhi Riots. Husaain has been named in the FIR of IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder.

MHA details Delhi violence investigation

MHA states "Prohibitory orders under Section 144 will be relaxed for a total of 10 hours tomorrow in view of the improvement in the ground situation. 48 FIRs, pertaining to clashes, loss of lives/property, etc have already been registered & further FIRs would be registered in due course. Police has detained/arrested 514 suspects for questioning so far".

Security has been beefed up in sensitive areas along the Delhi-Ghaziabad border as tension continues to grip the national capital. At least 38 people, including a police head constable, have died while around 200 people have been injured in violent clashes in northeast Delhi since Sunday, February 23. 

In the wake of rampant violence in the national capital, a total of 113 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and Delhi Police have been deployed across the violence-hit areas. According to the Union Home Ministry Amit Shah, the security personnel were deployed to maintain law and order in the national capital. 

Section 144 has been relaxed in the national capital for 10 hours, which was imposed as communal violence broke out in the North-East part of Delhi.

Congress formed a 5-member team to visit the North-East part of Delhi to take stock of the situation in the area. 

The death toll in the Delhi violence goes up to 43. 

Police officials state that 123 FIRs have been registereda and 630 people arrested so far in connection with northeast Delhi communal violence.