Northeast Delhi violence Live Updates: Security personnel conduct flag-march in Babarpur; death toll at 20

Delhi violence: Over 20 persons have been detained and 1 person, identified as Shahrukh who had fired a few rounds in the air after brandishing a gun at a policeman, has been arrested. Police fired teargas shells to disperse the rioters -- armed with stones, rods and even swords and many wearing helmets to protect themselves -- and was assisted by paramilitary personnel.

Northeast Delhi is witnessing violent communal clashes over the amended citizenship law, with the death toll rising to 20. The Delhi Police struggled to check the rioters who ran amok on streets, burning and looting shops, pelting stones and thrashing people. Areas including Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura, Gokulpuri, Maujpur, Kardampuri and Jaffrabad saw overnight incidents of tension between the members of two groups who also hurled petrol bombs and opened fire.

In a late night development, NSA Ajit Doval visited the Seelampur area and took stock of the situation. According to the hospital authorities, more than 200 people, including 48 police personnel, have been injured and half of the civilians have suffered gunshot wounds, hospital authorities said.

Here are the LIVE updates on Delhi violence

11:17 am: Out of all the people that were brought to the hospital 189 are injured and 20 are dead​, says Sunil Kumar Gautam Medical Superintendent, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital​

11:15 am: Security personnel conducting flag-march in Babarpur area​

11:10 am: Delhi High Court is hearing the plea seeking judicial inquiry, compensation for deceased and arrest of several political leaders for allegedly making hate speeches​

11:09 am: High Court tells CBSE to provide longer solution regarding holding board exams in violence-hit northeast Delhi; court says students cannot wait on day-to-day basis to find out if exams would be held as the situation in northeast Delhi is getting worse

11:02 am: Death toll in northeast Delhi violence rises to 20​

10:57 am: Army should be called in to control the situation in Delhi. "I have been in touch wid large no of people whole nite. Situation alarming. Police, despite all its efforts, unable to control situation and instil confidence. Army shud be called in and curfew imposed in rest of affected areas immediately. Am writing to Hon’ble HM to this effect," Kejriwal has tweeted amid Delhi violence. 

10:56 am: HC has asked a senior Delhi Police officer to be present before it at 12:30 pm with instructions.

10:55 am: Delhi High Court has directed police to respond by 12:30 on plea for action against those involved in inciting violence in Delhi. "Police need not wait for court's direction and it should take action on its own," Delhi HC said. 

10:34 am: Administration of Gautam Budh Nagar has ordered all wine and liquor shops, within three kilometres distance from the national capital, to remain closed on Wednesday. The decision comes in the wake of violence in Delhi between pro and anti CAA protestors which has led to the loss of 18 lives. ​

10:10 am: Latest visuals from Seelampur area

10:50 am: Delhi High Court has directed police to respond by 12:30 on plea for action against those involved in inciting violence in Delhi. "Police need not wait for court's direction and it should take action on its own," Delhi HC said. 

09:59 am: The NSA has made it clear that lawlessness would not be allowed to remain in the national capital amd adequate number of police forces and paramilitary forces have been deployed. The police have been given a free hand to bring the situation under control, say government sources ​

09:58 am: NSA Ajit Doval has been given the charge of bringing Delhi violence under control. He's going to brief PM 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, say government sources ​

09:54 am: Death toll has increased to 18, confirms Sunil Kumar Gautam MD, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital​

09:43 am: Locals along with family members of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal (who lost his life in violence in North East Delhi) protest at his native place Sadeensar​

09:34 am: Another fire breaks out at Gokalpuri market

09:05 am: Death toll in northeast Delhi violence rises to 17​

08:43 am: Latest visuals from Jafrabad metro station. The protesters left the metro station last night​

08:12 am: Latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri. Security personnel deployed in these areas​

07:42 am: High Court at midnight hearing directs police to ensure safe passage and emergency treatment for people injured in Delhi violence​

07:27 am: Delhi Police disperse the people who had gathered outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence​

07:24 am: Watch Video - National Security Advisor (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​

07:21 am: Entry and exit gates at all Delhi metro stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed at all stations​

Also Read | North east Delhi violence: Protesters cleared from Jaffarabad, Maujpur, say police

Also Read | NSA Doval takes stock of Seelampur area​

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