High alert in Delhi, situation out of control just before Trump's visit

Delhi Police on Monday appealed to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumours in the wake of violence in parts of northeast Delhi during protests for and against the new citizenship law.

Yogita S.
Published on: 24 Feb 2020 11:44 AM GMT
High alert in Delhi, situation out of control just before Trumps visit
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New Delhi: Just before the visit of Donald Trump in Delhi, some cases related to violence came in light. People in Delhi protesting againt CAA and this could be a matter od concern as US President is on tour of India. He will be Delhi by evening. The violence at its peak as preotesters are getting violent.

Delhi Police on Monday appealed to the people to maintain peace and not to believe in rumours in the wake of violence in parts of northeast Delhi during protests for and against the new citizenship law.

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Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC, which bans the assembly of four or more people, have been imposed in those areas of northeast Delhi that witnessed violence.

"Some incidents of violence and arson have been reported in areas of North East District, particularly in the areas of Maujpur, Kardampuri, Chand Bagh and Dayalpur.

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"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 rumours. It is also appealed to the media not to circulate any disturbing pictures which may further aggravate the situation," the police said.

Delhi Police is making every effort to restore normalcy, it said.

"Section 144 has been imposed in the affected areas of North East district and strict action will be taken against miscreants and anti social elements," they added.

For few hours US President Donald Trump is in Agra. He is on date with his wife in TajMahal. This would be a private visit.

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Yogita S.

Yogita S.

Media Graduate, News Editor and PR Enthusiast.

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