Death toll in Delhi violence over anti-CAA protest rises to seven

Feb 25, 2020

New Delhi: Violence during the anti-CAA protest in Delhi that erupted on Monday has claimed seven lives and left atleast around 80 injured .

Among those killed was a Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal, a TOI reports quoting a news agency said.

Several vehicles, shops and houses were torched on Monday, a day after clashes broke out between those against and for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Violence between groups supporting and opposing the CAA was also reported in the Chandbagh and Bhajanpura areas.

IANS adds: Out of the 54 persons who were injured in the Jaffrabad violence, which erupted after pro and anti-CAA groups clashed on Sunday, four persons, including a Delhi Police head constable, succumbed to their injuries on Monday.

Ten policemen, including DCP Shahdara, were also injured. The injured have been admitted to the Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Dilshad Garden and Max Hospital in Patparganj.

Rajesh Kalra, Additional Medical Superintendent at GTB hospital, told IANS: “Till now 54 persons have been brought to the hospital. Four people, including one head constable, have lost their lives, while the condition of a few others is serious. We are still receiving patients.”

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take effective steps to restore law and order in the capital.

“Very distressing news regarding disturbance of peace and harmony in parts of Delhi coming in. “I sincerely urge Hon’ble LG n Hon’ble Union Home Minister to restore law and order n to ensure that peace and harmony is maintained. Nobody should be allowed to orchestrate flagrations (sic),” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, Home Minister has called a meeting of Delhi CM, LG and political leaders.