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Death toll reaches 13 in Delhi clashes over CAA


26 February 2020  

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KATHMANDU: Thirteen people including a police personnel died and 150 others sustained injuries over a period of two days after clashes broke out between pro-and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters  in North-East Delhi, Indian media reported.

Union home minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik and representatives of other political parties regarding the violence and prevailing situation in the violence-hit areas.

As the clash turned violent, New Delhi metropolis has closed down the Jafrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar metro stations, citing security.

Arvind Kejriwal in his third appeal during the day asked people to maintain peace and stop the “madness.”

“Everyone has received injuries whether it is Hindus, Muslims or police personnel. No one will benefit from it and this madness must be stopped,” said Kejriwal while speaking to reporters after meeting those injured in the violence.

Meanwhile, American President Donald Trump returned home wrapping up his two-day official visit to India.

It is learnt that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a deal on various issue with his counterpart Trump during the visit.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 26 February 2020 07:44 AM

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