N-E Delhi violence: Death toll reaches 7, CRPF holds route-march
New Delhi/IBNS: The death toll in a violent clash over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests in North-East Delhi touched seven, which includes a policeman and six civilians, while more than 20 civilians and 10 cops are still undergoing treatment in Delhi hospitals, officials said on Tuesday.
According to reports, Shahdara DCP Amit Sharma, who was seriously injured during the clash between pro and anti CAA protesters in Gokulpuri area on Monday, underwent a surgery and he is out of danger.
Meanwhile, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) officials said that all entry and exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar stations of Delhi Metro's Pink Line will remain closed and trains will be terminated at Welcome metro station.
Officials of Delhi's fire and emergency services said that more than 45 fire incidents were reported since Monday evening from the vulnerable areas of North-East Delhi.
Till the latest update came in, Delhi Police along with CRPF and RAF companies are currently carrying out route-march in violence-hit areas as situation still remains tense.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is currently holding a meeting with the officials and representatives of violence affected areas at his residence.
According to media reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Kejriwal on Tuesday.
The clash took place just hours before US President Donald Trump along with his entire family reached the national capital on Monday.
Protestors allegedly set a tyre market ablaze near Gokalpuri metro station in North East Delhi.
As many as 10 fire tenders doused the blaze. No casualty was reported.
Arvind Kejriwal appeals to maintain peace
Kejriwal has urged people to maintain peace.
"Am v worried abt prevailing situation in certain parts of Del. All of us together shud make all efforts to restore peace in our city. I again urge everyone to shun violence. Am meeting all MLAs (of all parties) of affected areas along wid senior officials in a while," he tweeted.
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