Delhi Violence LIVE Updates: Police Constable Killed after Clashes Between Pro- and Anti-CAA Groups; Petrol Pump Set Ablaze in Bhajanpura

Pro-CAA Protesters Shout 'Jai Shri Ram' at Metro Stn | Pro-CAA protesters shout "Jai Shri Ram" at the Maujpur metro station, the entry and exit gates of which have been closed due to the clashes. The DMRC earlier said that entry and exit gates of five metro stations including Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar will be shut.

Delhi Deputy-CM Manish Sisodia calls for peace, condemning the violence in North East Delhi.

सभी दिल्लीवासियों से अपील है कि शांति बनाए रखें. हिंसा में सबका नुक़सान है. हिंसा की आग सबको ऐसा नुक़सान पहुँचाती है जिसकी भरपाई कभी नहीं हो पाती.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 24, 2020

Gates of 5 Metro Stations Shut | Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar metro stations are closed, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station, it added.

Security Update

Entry & exit gates of Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar are closed. Trains will terminate at Welcome metro station.

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 24, 2020

Protestors vandalize a car during a clash between a group of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protestors and supporters of the new citizenship act, at Maujpur crossing, in northeast Delhi. (PTI)

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir condoles the death of police constable Ratan Lal and says, "there is no scope for violence in democratic protests".

Extremely sad to hear about the death of Senior Police Constable Shri Ratan Lal during violent anti CAA protests.There is no scope for violence in democratic protests. I request everyone to maintain peace and urge @DelhiPolice to take strict action against the culprits. pic.twitter.com/1PobrXWKka

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 24, 2020

"Saddened by the violence in North East Delhi's Karawal Nagar, Yamuna Nagar, and Jafarabad," says BJP leader Vijay Goel.

उत्तर पूर्वी दिल्ली के करावल नगर, यमुना विहार और जाफराबाद इलाके में हुई हिंसा से बहुत दुःख पंहुचा। सभी लोगों से निवेदन है कि शान्ति बनाए रखें और अफवाहों से बचें।

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) February 24, 2020

Delhi CM Condoles Constable's Death | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condoles the death of the police constable, further appealing to people to give up violence.

पुलिस हेड कोंस्टेबल की मौत बेहद दुःखदायी है। वो भी हम सब में से एक थे।

कृपया हिंसा त्याग दीजिए। इस से किसी का फ़ायदा नहीं। शांति से ही सभी समस्याओं का हल निकलेगा

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 24, 2020

Kejriwal Speaks to Delhi L-G | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal speaks to Delhi Lieutenant-General Anil Baijal, who he says, has assured him of sending police force to the area.

मैंने अभी LG साहिब से बात की। उन्होंने भरोसा दिलाया कि और पुलिस फ़ोर्स भेजी जा रही है। किसी के भी द्वारा हिंसा बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी। मेरी सभी लोगों से विनती है कि कृपया शांति बनाए रखें। हिंसा से कोई समाधान नहीं निकलेगा। https://t.co/d3biQqr13X

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 24, 2020

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi holds responsible an ex-MLA and BJP leader for inciting people and the subsequent violence, and calls for the leader's arrest.

These riots were a result of incitement by an ex MLA & BJP leader. Now there is clear evidence of police involvement

The ex-MLA should be arrested immediately, urgent steps should be taken to control the violence. Otherwise, it’ll spread https://t.co/numkSduOiZ

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) February 24, 2020

Petrol Pump Set Ablaze | A petrol pump has been set on fire in North East Delhi's Bhajanpura, where violence broke out between two groups. Earlier, two houses were also torched as a result of the violence.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury appeals for peace, holding the Union government responsible for not making any attempts to "address grievances of a large section of Indians".

There is utmost need to maintain peace and calm. We appeal to everyone to not fall prey to rumours or incitements - Peace must be kept. The responsibility however, lies with the Union govt which has not made any attempt to address grievances of a large section of Indians. #Delhi

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) February 24, 2020

Shah Failed to Maintain Law & Order in Delhi: Cong | The Congress, reacting to the violence in North East Delhi, says, "Delhi Police, under Home Ministry, has completely failed to control law and order. BJP leaders have been openly giving hate speeches and threats but no action is being taken." The Congress alleged that the speeches made by its leader Kapil Mishra are in complicity with the senior leaders. "Such comments can only be made with complicity of senior party leaders and the police." tweeted INC, the official Twitter handle of the the Congress.

Delhi Police Appeals for Peace in Statement | In a statement, the Delhi Police said that incidents of violence were reported in North East Delhi, in areas of Maujpur, Kardampuri, Chand Bagh and Dayalpur. Police further said, "It is appealed to the people of Delhi and particularly to the North East District to maintain peace and harmony and not to believe in any false rumors. It is also appealed to the media not to circulate any disturbing pictures which  may further aggravate the situation. Delhi Police is making every effort to restore normalcy. Sec 144 has been imposed in the affected areas of  North East district and  strict action will be taken against miscreants and anti social elements."

Reportedly, some miscreants tried torching a petrol pump in North East Delhi, but failed to. Two houses were torched during the clashes, while one constable died and a DCP was injured during the clashes.

Delhi L-G Urges Commissioner to Restore Law & Order | Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal instructed the police commissioner to maintain law and order in the national capital in the wake of violence during clashes in northeast Delhi.  "Instructed @DelhiPolice and @CPDelhi to ensure that law and order is maintained in North East Delhi. The situation is being closely monitored. I urge everyone to exercise restraint for maintenance of peace and harmony," Baijal tweeted. 

DCP Hospitalised | DCP Shahdara Amit Sharma, who was injured during the clashes, has been hospitalised. According to an official, Sharma suffered injuries to his head and hand. He was hospitalised and is doing fine, the official added. A constable earlier died due to injuries to the head amid stone-pelting during clashes between the pro-CAA and anti-CAA groups.

Gopal Rai Urges for Peace | Delhi minister and Babarpur MLA Gopal Rai urges people to maintain peace in the wake of clashes over the new citizenship law, saying some people were purposely trying to disturb the atmosphere. Rai said that he had spoken to Delhi LG Anil Baijal and was assured that more police personnel would be deployed to bring the situation under control. "With folded hands, I request people in Babarpur Assembly to maintain peace. Some people are purposely trying to spoil the atmosphere. I have spoken to Delhi LG and he has assured me that more policemen will be deployed to bring the situation under control," Rai said in a tweet. 

Kapil Mishra Calls for Peace | BJP leader Kapil Mishra, who had during the Delhi election campaign called for shooting the traitors, appeals for peace in Twitter. He says, "I appeal to all that violence is not a solution. Violence is not a solution to any dispute. It is beneficial for all that brotherhood is maintained in Delhi. Be it a CAA supporter or an anti-CAA or anyone, the violence should stop immediately."

मेरी सभी से अपील हैं कि हिंसा से कोई समाधान नहीं निकलता

हिंसा किसी विवाद का हल नहीं

दिल्ली का भाईचारा बना रहे इसी में सबकी भलाई हैं

CAA समर्थक हो या CAA विरोधी या कोई भी, हिंसा तुरंत बंद होनी चाहिए

मेरी पुनः अपील, हिंसा बंद कीजिए 🙏

— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) February 24, 2020

AAP minister Amanatullah Khan on Twitter blames the BJP for the violence in North-east Delhi. He claims the Delhi Police will protect those behind such violence.

बीजेपी के लोग दिल्ली में फ़साद करा रहे हैं गोली चलाने वाले आदमी का रिश्ता ज़रूर कपिल मिश्रा और बीजेपी से निकलेगा तभी ये दिल्ली पुलिस के सामने गोली चला रहा है फ़सादियों को दिल्ली पुलिस प्रोटेक्शन दे रही है। pic.twitter.com/UNq9qKRSrm

— Amanatullah Khan AAP (@KhanAmanatullah) February 24, 2020

Kejriwal Condemns Violence in N-E Delhi | Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal takes to Twitter to condemn the violence in parts of North-east Delhi. He also asks Delhi L-G Anil Baijal and Home Minister Amit Shah to restore law and order.

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 ensure that peace and harmony is maintained. Nobody should be allowed to orchestrate flagrations.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 24, 2020

Section 144 in 10 Locations | Section 144, prohibiting unlawful assembly, has been put in place in 10 locations following clashes between two groups of protesters in North-east delhi.

Police fired tear gas shells and also resorted to lathicharge to disperse the protesters. According to officials, protesters damaged a fire tender after it responded to a fire call in the area. Protesters torched at least two houses and a fire tender in Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas, where clashes occurred for the second consecutive day, and also hurled stones at each other.

1 DCP Injured | One DCP has been injured during clashes between two groups in Delhi's Gokulpuri. Violence was also reported from the Chandbagh area in Jaffrabad.

2 Houses Torched | Protesters torched at least two houses and a fire tender in Jaffrabad and Maujpur areas, where clashes occurred for the second consecutive day, and also hurled stones at each other. The violence comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the national capital tomorrow.

Head Constable Dies in Delhi Clashes | Head constable dies due to stone-pelting in North-east Delhi after clashes between groups of pro- and anti-CAA protesters.