Delhi Violence Live Updates: Situation in Delhi \'alarming\'\, Army should be called in\, says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Violence Live Updates: Situation in Delhi 'alarming', Army should be called in, says Arvind Kejriwal

Sunil Kumar Gautam, Medical Superintendent, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital says of all the people brought to the hospital, as many as 189 are injured while 20 have been confirmed dead

Delhi violence: The matter will now be heard on Wednesday at 2.15 pm

Delhi Violence: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has termed the current situation in Northeast Delhi as "alarming". He said police, despite all its efforts, was unable to control the situation and instill confidence. "Army should be called in and curfew should be imposed in rest of affected areas immediately. I am writing to the Home Minister to this effect," he said. Earlier today, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital said four persons were brought dead to the hospital in the morning. With this, the death toll has risen to 18 in the national capital. Hundreds of people have also been severely injured in violent clashes in several parts of northeast Delhi. The Delhi High Court, in an urgent hearing at Tuesday midnight, had directed Delhi Police to ensure a safe passage and proper medical aid to those injured in the violent clashes among pro and anti-CAA protesters. The matter will now be heard at 2.15 pm today.

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11.46 am: Paramilitary forces stationed in violence-hit Delhi

45 companies of paramilitary forces comprising ITBP, BSF and CRPF have been stationed in Delhi.

11.40 am: Top cops of Delhi Police inspects Jafrabad area

Special Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) SN Shrivastava and Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Satish Golcha inspecting the Jafrabad area. SN Shrivastava was appointed as Special CP, yesterday.

11.34 am: Congress to carry out march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Congress leaders will march to Rashtrapati Bhavan to seek normalisation and peace in violence-hit Delhi, according to the party sources.

11.25 am: Security personnel carry out flag march in Babarpur area of Delhi

The security personnel conducted a flag march in the Babarpur area of Delhi of Wednesday. It was carried out in Maujpur.

11.21 AM: Sunil Kumar Gautam, Medical Superintendent, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital: "Out of all the people brought to the hospital, 189 are injured and 20 are dead."

11.13 AM: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has termed the current situation in Northeast Delhi as "alarming". He said police, despite all its efforts, was unable to control the situation and instill confidence. "Army should be called in and curfew should be imposed in rest of affected areas immediately. I am writing to the Home Minister to this effect," he said.

10.53 AM: Security personnel are conducting flag-march in Maujpur area. Several areas of northeast Delhi have been affected by violent clashes between pro and anti-CAA protesters.

10.30 AM: The Delhi High Court issues a notice to Delhi Police, and asks senior officials to remain present in the court in connection with a plea on violence in Delhi's North East districts.

10.13 AM: Latest visuals from Seelampur area. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval had visited the areas affected by violence in North East Delhi last night and reviewed the security situation.

9.59 AM: NSA Ajit Doval has been given the charge of bringing Delhi violence under control, ANI quoted sources as saying. He's going to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cabinet about the situation. NSA last night visited Jafrabad, Seelampur and other parts of Northeast Delhi where he held talks with leaders of different communities.

9.57 AM: Sunil Kumar Gautam, MD, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, confirms the death toll due to violence has reached 18.

9.41 AM: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to attend the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting today.

9.34 AM: Locals along with family members of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal protest at his native place Sadeensar, demanding 'martyr status' for him. Rattan Lal was killed during pro and anti-CAA clashes in northeast Delhi.

9.11 AM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to injured Shahdara DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) Amit Sharma's family and inquirs about his health.

9.04 AM: Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital claims four persons were brought dead on Wednesday morning; death toll rises to 17.-- ANI

8.55 AM: BJP leader Kapil Mishra asks Arvind Kejriwal to release Rs 1 crore compensation to family to the policeman killed in violent clashes. Mishra had two days ago issued a warning, asking Delhi police to vacate protesters from areas like Jaffarabad.

8.43 AM: Check latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri. Clashes between pro and anti-CAA protesters have claimed 13 lives so far.

8.40 AM: Earlier, Delhi Police Special Commissioner Satish Golcha said the protesters had left the Jaffarabad metro station and the Maujpur Chowk was also clear. Now, 66 Futa road was absolutely clear of all protests, he said.

8.36 AM: People gathered outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Tuesday night, demanding action against perpetrators of violence and seeking restoration of peace.

8.34 AM: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval leaves from the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police North-East in Seelampur to review the security situation in different parts of North-East Delhi, on the intervening night of 25-26 February.

8.33 AM: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has tweeted saying entry and exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed at all stations.

8.32 AM: The Supreme Court will hear pleas seeking removal of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area today.

8.31 AM: The Delhi High Court in a midnight hearing has directed Delhi Police to ensure safe passage for the injured victims by deploying all resources, as well as to make sure they receive immediate emergency treatment.