Violent protests against CAA in Delhi: Three dead, including constable

Demonstrators set fire to two petrol pumps in Bhajanpura when a protestor opened fire in Mojpur: police watching as a silent spectator

New delhi date. February 24, 2020, Monday

Violence erupted amid protests in Delhi, the country's capital, in the name of opposition to the Citizenship Improvement Act (CAA), when American President Donald Trump made his first trip to India. On the one hand, shortly before Donald Trump was landing at an airport in Ahmedabad for a two-day India tour, protesters threw stones at several places in Delhi protesting the CAA.

In Gokulpuri area, a constable was killed in a shootout by protesters while 37 policemen, including a DCP Amit Sharma, were injured. In addition, two civilians were killed in the clash. Section 144 has been implemented in 10 districts. According to sources, a head constable named Ratan Lal has been killed in a shootout by CAA opponents.

Ratan Lal was working in the ACP's office. A large number of protesters are still in the Jafarabad area and the protesters have set fire to two houses in Mojpur. The storms started at 11:00 am, which lasted until about 2.00pm, sources said.

Kejriwal's appeal to end violence

Regarding the death of Head Constable Ratan Lal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that the death of Police Head Constable was a tragic incident. He was one of us all. The protesters kindly give up the violence. It will not benefit anyone. Only peace can solve all problems. At this time, Kejriwal sought help from the center. He tweeted, News of unrest in some parts of Delhi is annoying. Lieut. I urge the Governor and the Union Home Minister to maintain law and order.

The storms set fire to a two-home, petrol pump

The situation in Jaffarabad is stressful. As police released tear gas to disperse the elements, rioters broke into homes and started clashing with one-party people. Simultaneously, these elements stoned the houses for about an hour. The police were watching as a precursor to the time when the violence took place. People also questioned the role of the police. At this time, a person was seen shooting in the middle of the road. The teen was shot about eight rounds. The rioters also set fire to a petrol pump in the Bhajanpura area. The atmosphere in the area has been very bad for the last few hours.

Paramilitary forces departed at the scene of the incident

Violent protests in north-east Delhi on Sunday continued on Monday. Now these storms have spread to other surrounding areas as well. The shooting took place in Silampur on Monday. There was a fire in Bhajanpura. Several bikes were blown up here. A video has also emerged of the violence, in which a person opened fire against a policeman. According to sources, the area lacks police personnel. But upon receiving the instruction, a paramilitary company has been appointed here. Mischievous elements are attacking the police with alcohol bottles. Apart from this, continuous shootings are also taking place.

Two metro stations closed

Earlier, CAA supporters and opposition protesters were stoned to death in the Mojpur area of ​​north-east Delhi on Monday. This time the entry and exit gates of the Delhi Metro's Mojpur-Babarpur Metro Station were closed. Joint Commissioner of Police, East Range Alok Kumar, said that the situation in the surrounding area has become stressful and police are monitoring the situation. According to police, the situation in Delhi is stressful.