Delhi Violence Updates: Death toll rises to 25 at GTB hospital, says Medical Superintendent
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Delhi Violence Updates: Death toll rises to 25 at GTB hospital, says Medical Superintendent

Communal violence over the amended citizenship law escalated in northeast Delhi taking the death toll to 17 as police struggled to check the rioters who ran amok on streets, burning and looting shops, pelting stones and thrashing people. After overnight incidents of arson, tension smouldered in several localities like Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura, Gokulpuri, Maujpur, Kardampuri and Jaffrabad.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 08:56 PM IST
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26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

In a midnight hearing, the Delhi High Court directed police to ensure safe passage and emergency treatment for those injured in the violence over the amended citizenship law. The hearing took place at the residence of Justice S Murlidhar on an urgent plea seeking safe passage for the injured to medical institutions with adequate facilities.

26 February 2020 09:27 AM IST

Entry and exit gates of all Delhi Metro stations opened: DMRC

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: Entry and exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed at all stations.

26 February 2020 09:27 AM IST

Visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri

Delhi: Latest visuals from Maujpur, Seelampur and Gokulpuri. Security personnel deployed in these areas.

26 February 2020 09:27 AM IST

Visuals from Jafrabad metro station

Delhi: Latest visuals from Jafrabad metro station. The protesters left the metro station last night.

26 February 2020 09:27 AM IST

CBSE exams on Feb 26 in northeast Delhi postponed

Following a series of violent clashes between pro and anti-CAA protestors, the CBSE has decided to postpone the board exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled for February 26 in violence-affected northeast Delhi.

(Source: IANS)

26 February 2020 09:27 AM IST

Death toll in Delhi violence rises to 17

Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital official: Today four persons were brought dead. Death toll rises to 17.

26 February 2020 10:30 AM IST

Death toll rises to 18

Sunil Kumar Gautam MD, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital: Death toll has increased to 18.

26 February 2020 10:30 AM IST

Ajit Doval has been given charge of bringing Delhi violence under control: Govt sources

Govt sources: NSA Ajit Doval has been given the charge of bringing Delhi violence under control. He's going to brief PM&Cabinet about the situation. NSA last night visited Jafrabad,Seelampur&other parts of NortheastDelhi where he held talks with leaders of different communities. The NSA has made it clear that lawlessness would not be allowed to remain in the national capital&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.

26 February 2020 10:30 AM IST

Latest visuals from Seelampur area

Delhi: 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 had reviewed security arrangements in the area.

26 February 2020 11:16 AM IST

'Army should be called in immediately', says Arvind Kejriwal

"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 Honโ€™ble HM to this effect," said Arvind Kejriwal.

26 February 2020 11:47 AM IST

Death toll in northeast Delhi violence rises to 20

The death toll in northeast Delhi communal violence over the amended citizenship law rose to 20 on Wednesday, according to GTB Hospital authorities.

26 February 2020 01:24 PM IST

Delhi HC plays Kapil Mishra's video clip in court room

Delhi violence matter in Delhi HC: Court played BJP leader Kapil Mishra's video clip in the court in the presence of all lawyers and DCP Deo and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

26 February 2020 01:24 PM IST

Delhi HC asks SG to advice police commissioner on lodging of FIRs against 3 BJP leaders

Delhi HC asks SG to advice police commissioner on lodging of FIRs against Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi demands Amit Shah's resignation

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

PM Modi appeals for peace and brotherhood in Delhi.ย 

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi's statement is unfortunate and condemnable, says Prakash Javadekar

"They're asking where was Amit Shah. He took an all-party meeting yesterday where a Congress leader was also present," he adds.

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Delhi CM and Deputy CM should visit the affected areas:ย Delhi High Court

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

1 dead and 22 injuredย persons brought to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) hospital in last 24 hours

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Cannot let another 1984 happen in this country: Delhi High Courtย 

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Death toll rises to 22; 21 deaths in Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and 1 death in Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Nazi-inspired RSS ideology has taken over India: Pak PM Imran Khan

"I want to warn our people that anyone in Pakistan targeting our non-Muslim citizens or their places of worship will be dealt with strictly. Our minorities are equal citizens of this country," he added.

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Delhi Assembly pays tribute to people killed in violence in northeast Delhi

The Delhi Assembly on Wednesday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the violence in northeast Delhi.

Speaker Ram Niwas Goel led the House in paying tributes and all lawmakers observed a two-minute silence.

Goel said all MLAs should rise above party politics and try to ensure peace in the national capital.

(Source: PTI)

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Take decision on board exams in north-east Delhi centres by 5pm and inform public by 6pm: HC to CBSE

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Hindu or Muslim, fellow citizens rioting against one another have converted Indiaโ€™s national capital into its national shame: Milind Deoraย 

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Security personnel conduct flag marches in riot-hit areas of Chand Bagh, Jaffrabad, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar & Maujpur

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Matter of concern that the BJP leader, who 'made hate speech & instigated' the riots, is going scot-free: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, and NSA Ajit Doval are monitoring the situation:ย Prakash Javadekar

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Last rites ceremony of Delhi Police Head Constable Rattan Lal's being held in Sikar, Rajasthan

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Delhi violence chilling reminder of 2002 Gujarat riots, says Sitaram Yechury. 'No way to restore peace and normalcy in Delhi other than calling in Army,' he adds

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval reaches the office of DCP Northeast

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Death toll in GTB Hospital increases to 22; overall 23 deaths reported so far

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Congress leaders and workers take out peace march over violence in Delhi

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval reaches Maujpur area to take stock of the situation

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval interacts with the local residents of Northeast Delhi

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sushmita Dev, KC Venugopal and other Congress leaders join the 'peace march'

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

CBSE postpones board exams scheduled for Thursday, 27 February, across 80 centres in Northeast Delhi

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval reaches Home Ministry to meet Amit Shah

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

US Embassy issues security alertย 

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reaches office of DCP North East

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

We are going to the affected areas to take stock of the situation: Arvind Kejriwal

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Delhi violence is Central government's intelligence failure: Rajinikanth

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia interact with local residents in sensitive areas in Northeast Delhi

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

NSA Ajit Doval leaves after his meeting with Home Minister Amit Shahย 

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

Death toll rises to 24

26 February 2020 08:56 PM IST

The death toll has risen to 25 atย Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital:ย Sunil Kumar, Medical Superintendent

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