The situation in the Indian capital is believed to have calmed down since Wednesday when the death toll from the outburst of violence climbed to 34 people. Earlier this week, authorities imposed a curfew in certain areas of New Delhi in order to stop the numerous clashes between supporters and opponents of a controversial citizenship law that included stone-throwing and setting property on fire.
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Mass rallies have been rocking the country since December 2019 when India introduced a law to pave the way for illegal immigrants from several religious minorities who faced persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to obtain Indian citizenship. The law, however, excluded Muslim migrants from the list.
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The autopsy report states: "Multiple abrasions.. deep cut.. by sharp edge objects."
Ankit Sharma was found dead in violence-hit Chandbagh locality in northeast Delhi.
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#WATCH Drone visuals from violence-affected North East Delhi. There has been no fresh incident of violence in the last two days. (Source: Delhi Police) pic.twitter.com/Bq6nQ9lKZp
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020
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Delhi Police special commissioner of police SN Srivastava conducting flag march in Chand Bagh area. Locals asked him to beef up the police presence in the area. pic.twitter.com/oEL0N9Lk9a
— Aakriti Sharma (@_aakritisharma) February 27, 2020
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People, affected by the clashes can get free-of-cost medical treatment at any private hospital under the Delhi government's Farishte scheme, State Chief Arvind Kejriwal announced, adding that the families of the deceased in protests would be paid around 2,000,000 rupees (around $27,000) each.
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CBSE asks schools to send details of class 10, 12 students who were unable to appear for exams due to violence in NE Delhi
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 27, 2020
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#WATCH Telangana: Police detains CPI (Communist Party of India) members after they attempt to burn effigy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Hyderabad, demanding his resignation over #DelhiViolence. pic.twitter.com/DK1C0dxyZ3
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020
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Delhi: A delegation from the Indian National Congress led by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. pic.twitter.com/BdiNPVU5pW
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020
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"We call upon you (President) to ensure that life, liberty, and property of citizens are preserved. We also reiterate that you should immediately call for the removal of the Home Minister for his inability to contain violence", she stated.
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#WATCH Delhi Police Joint Commissioner OP Mishra during a flag march in Chand Bagh area announces, "Grocery, medical and other shops can be opened. There is nothing to fear, police are here for your security. Please don't assemble in groups, especially the youth". #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/nYhseSjf00
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020
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Delhi: Latest visuals from Seelampur area. Security personnel have been deployed in the area. #DelhiViolence pic.twitter.com/D0N1sYEP0v
— ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2020
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As against cited shortages of police personnel in Delhi, it is stated that there is adequate strength of forces on ground since this Monday.
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) February 27, 2020
Based on professional assessment, 73 Coys of CAPFs deployed in addition to 40 Coys of @DelhiPolice. Situation under control.
