Delhi riots Highlights: 654 cases lodged, 1820 detained so far, says Police

Normalcy seems to be returning in the city with over 98 per cent attendance recorded in the class 12 board exam held in violence-affected areas during the day

11:56 AM

Delhi violence: People picking up the pieces amid tight security

A week after the communal violence in northeast Delhi, the residents are slowly picking up the pieces as the government's relief and rehabilitation measures have kicked in amid tight vigil by security forces.

 

The police have been conducting flag marches and holding meetings with the locals in Jafrabad, Maujpur, Babarpur, Chand Bagh, Shiv Vihar, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar and Mustafabad where the violence, that sparked from protests over the amended Citizenship Act, was the most intense.

 

In Mustafabad, an Eidgah has been turned into a relief camp, and the locals too have also opened their homes for those seeking shelter. Many families have been sought refuge at the relief camps in Mustafabad and Shri Ram Colony, with others preferring their relative's house.

11:52 AM

Insisting on govt to discuss Delhi violence in House, says Rahul Gandhi

\We are insisting on the government to discuss the issue of Delhi violence in the House, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday.

 

Meanwhile, Congress party called an urgent meeting with its Lok Sabha MPs over the issues of Delhi violence and vandalisation at the office of Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and the current political situation in Madhya Pradesh.

11:24 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon following ruckus by Opposition leaders demanding discussion on the issue of Delhi violence.

11:23 AM

Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 11am tomorrow following uproar by Opposition MPs over Delhi violence.

9:39 AM

Kapil Sibal attacks Centre on Delhi violence

7:18 AM

Plea against compensation announced by AAP govt for violence victim

The Delhi High Court has been moved against the compensation announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for Delhi violence victim without identifying the affected persons. It was "arbitrary" and "unreasonable", said the petition.

 

The plea, filed by Nand Kishore Garg through advocate Shashank Deo Sudhi, is likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday. It seeks the court's direction to strike down the compensation order to all riot victims.

7:09 AM

Over 1,000 moved in Mustafabad relief camp in 24 hours, says Delhi govt

Over a 1,000 riot-affected people moved into a Delhi government's relief camp in Mustafabad in the past 24 hours and they are being provided with all basic facilities, officials said on Tuesday.

 

According to a statement, the relief camp has witnessed a massive response from the riot-affected victims from the adjacent areas.

 

In this camp, the Delhi govt has set up all the essential facilities and providing doctors, medicines, food, clothing, bedding and toilet facilities, the statement said.

 

"To provide medical treatment to the victims, the Delhi government and various NGOs have set up medical help desks with doctors and a full stock of medicines," it stated.

 

"Over a 1,000 people moved to this Mustafabad relief camp in the last 24 hours from the areas like Shivpuri, Mustafabad and Karawal Nagar," it stated.

7:06 AM

Shahrukh stayed in Delhi, Punjab and UP while on run: Delhi Police sources

Investigations have revealed that Shahrukh, the man who brazenly opened fire at cops during violence in north-east Delhi, initially kept roaming around in the national capital before slipping away to Punjab and Uttar Pradesh's Shamli from where he was arrested on Tuesday, said Delhi Police sources.

 

According to the sources, on February 24, after he fired shots at police personnel, Shahrukh went back home and was petrified to see his photos flashing on the television screen. He then changed his clothes, drove to Hauz Khas and kept roaming around in the clubs there. READ ON...

2:57 AM

Delhi violence: 436 cases filed, over 1,400 held or detained

The Delhi Police has arrested 436 FIRs and arrested or detained 1,427 people in connection with the communal violence in northeast Delhi, an officer said on Tuesday.

Forty-five of the cases were registered under the Arms Act, the officer said. According to police, the police control room (PCR) did not receive calls of rioting in the past six days.

2:56 AM

Delhi violence: AAP govt issues phone number, email to report hate content

The Delhi Government has launched a phone number and an email id for the public to report content that has potential to disturb communal harmony, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj said on Tuesday after the meeting of Peace and Harmony Committee.

Bhardwaj said, "The second meeting of Peace and Harmony Committee was held today. We have launched an email ID dvscommittee@delhi.gov.in and phone number 8950000946, where people can file complaint against content that has potential to disrupt communal harmony in society."

2:56 AM

Jamia teachers to contribute day's salary for Delhi riot victims

Jamia Teachers' Association (JTA) on Tuesday announced that all teachers of Jamia Millia Islamia will contribute a minimum of a day's salary for the welfare of Delhi riot victims. The decision was taken after a delegation comprising Jamia teachers was sent to the riot affected areas in northeast Delhi on February 29.

The teachers also decided that all through the year, they will no make no "lavish purchase" and will stick to basic household expenses. The savings generated will also be contributed to help the riot victims.

2:55 AM

Over 1,000 moved in Mustafabad relief camp in 24 hours, all facilities available: Delhi govt

Over a 1,000 riot-affected people moved into a Delhi government's relief camp in Mustafabad in the past 24 hours and they are being provided with all basic facilities, officials said on Tuesday.

According to a statement, the relief camp has witnessed a massive response from the riot-affected victims from the adjacent areas. In this camp, the Delhi govt has set up all the essential facilities and providing doctors, medicines, food, clothing, bedding and toilet facilities, the statement said.

2:55 AM

HC moved over damages announced by Delhi govt

The Delhi High Court has been moved against the compensation announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for Delhi violence victim without identifying the affected persons. It was "arbitrary" and "unreasonable", said the petition.

The plea, filed by Nand Kishore Garg through advocate Shashank Deo Sudhi, is likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday. It seeks the court's direction to strike down the compensation order to all riot victims.

2:54 AM

Shahrukh stayed in Delhi, Punjab and UP while on run: Delhi Police sources

Investigations have revealed that Shahrukh, the man who brazenly opened fire at cops during violence in north-east Delhi, initially kept roaming around in the national capital before slipping away to Punjab and Uttar Pradesh's Shamli from where he was arrested on Tuesday, said Delhi Police sources.

According to the sources, on February 24, after he fired shots at police personnel, Shahrukh went back home and was petrified to see his photos flashing on the television screen. He then changed his clothes, drove to Hauz Khas and kept roaming around in the clubs there.

2:54 AM

Expelled AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain moves Delhi court for anticipatory bail

Expelled Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Municipal Councillor Tahir Hussain, who is currently absconding, on Tuesday moved a Delhi court for an anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR lodged against him for his alleged involvement in the killing of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma.

Advocate Mukesh Kalia representing Tahir Hussain moved the anticipatory bail which is now listed for hearing before District and Sessions Judge Sudhir Kumar Jain on Wednesday. The expelled Councillor is an accused in the FIR lodged over the killing of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma whose body was recovered from a drain in Chand Bagh on February 26 during the violence in northeast Delhi.