Delhi violence LIVE: 369 FIRs lodged, 1,284 people detained over riots

There were some areas of normalcy in the riot-hit localities of northeast Delhi with shops opening

11:04 PM

Of Delhi victims, 22 died due to stone pelting or assault and 13 from gunshot injuries

The police on Friday identified the cause of death of 35 victims of the communal violence in northeast Delhi -- 22 died due to fatal injuries from stone pelting or physical assault and 13 due to gunshot injuries. The police have managed to identified only 26 of the victims. "As per the report available..., 35 persons have succumbed to injuries inflicted on them during riots (till Tuesday)..., 13 persons have died due to gunshot injuries and 22 persons have died due to severe injuries...," according to a police report.

9:31 PM

BJP, Cong trade charges over 'rajdharma'

The BJP on Friday accused the Congress of backtracking on 'rajdharma' by opposing the CAA after seeking citizenship for refugees from neighbouring countries, but the opposition party insisted it followed the 'rajdharma' of equality and harmony while the Modi government has a "divisive mindset". BJP leader and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress was "politicking" over the sensitive issue of violence in Delhi when there is a need for all to talk collectively of restoration of peace, amity and harmony. "Sonia Gandhi ji, please don't preach us rajdharma. Your record is full of its violation and twists and turns for plain and simple vote bank politics. The Congress should look at its face in the mirror of rajdharma," he said.

7:37 PM

Riots in Delhi during Trump's visit 'intriguing, mysterious': Kiran Bedi

Communal violence in parts of the national capital during US President Donald Trump's visit to the country was "intriguing and mysterious", Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi said on Friday and hoped that the probe ordered by the government would bring out the truth. "The visit had a lot of potential to strength the country's economy. More economy means more wealth, jobs, industries and prosperity. The violence happened at the time when India was being lauded by the world's most powerful country. Any true lover of the country would have never done this," she said. "One can have grouse (against the amended Citizenship Act). But the timing of the protest and the subsequent violence is very intriguing and mysterious," Bedi said.

6:19 PM

123 FIRs registered, 630 people either arrested or detained

123 FIRs registered, 630 people either arrested or detained so far in connection with northeast Delhi communal violence. Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said forensic science laboratory teams have been called in and the crime scenes are being revisited. The death toll in Delhi's communal violence has gone up to 42. More than 250 people have been injured in the communal clashes. 

6:07 PM

Deepak Dahiya on facing the gunman during Delhi violence

5:45 PM

Sonia deputes 5-member team to visit riot-affected areas

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday deputed a five-member team to visit the riot-affected areas in northeast Delhi and submit a report to her after assessing the situation there. The delegation comprises All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Mukul Wasnik, AICC in-charge Delhi Shaktisinh Gohil, Haryana Congress chief Kumari Selja, former MP Tariq Anwar and Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev. The team has been asked to submit a "detailed report to the Congress president immediately", it said.

Congress Party delegation led by party President Sonia Gandhi is seen after meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan. PTI

5:44 PM

DCW notice to Delhi Police, seeks details of crimes against women

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal said, "The cases that the Commission has learnt so far through its 181 Helpline and on ground visits are completely horrific. We have sought details of all crimes against women including murder and sexual violence (if any) that have occurred in the recent riots from Delhi Police. We intend to monitor these cases and provide support to the victims.”

5:43 PM

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused opposition parties of spreading misinformation about the new citizenship law and inciting communal riots. He said people should come out and ask those fomenting trouble to explain which clause of the Citizensip (Amendment) Act talked about snatching citizenship of people. "Opposition parties are spreading misinformation that Muslims will lose their Indian citizenship because of the CAA. They are instigating people and fomenting riots," he told a pro-CAA BJP rally here.

5:33 PM

Athawale blames Cong leaders'' speeches for Delhi violence

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday alleged that the provocative speeches given by Congress leaders were responsible for the violence in Delhi, which has so far claimed 42 lives. He was talking to reporters at the press room in the Vidhan Bhavan here, where the budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature is currently on. "Provocative speeches given by Congress leaders are responsible for the violence in the national capital," the Social Justice Minister said. He also alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is in power in Delhi, was involved in the riots. AAP's councillor Tahir Hussain is accused of being involved in the killing of Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma (26), who was found dead in a drain near his home in northeast Delhi's riot-hit Chand Bagh area. AAP has suspended the councillor from the primary membership of the party till the police probe gets over.

5:21 PM

Delhi govt to provide accommodation to affected people

We have made arrangements for accommodation at our nine Rain Baseras and local community centers for people whose houses are completely burnt down or those who can't go back to their home. If needed, we'll also arrange temporary tents for people.  People whose houses are completely burnt down or substantially burnt down will be given on spot ex-gratia of Rs 25,000 cash each from tomorrow afternoon. Balance amount will be assessed within 2-3 days by PWD dept & we'll make an effort to get them their balance cheque.

4:40 PM

In Pics: Uneasy calm in Northeast Delhi

Muslims offer Friday prayers on the rooftop of a mosque, which was burnt by rioters in Tuesday's violence over new citizenship law, at Brijpuri. PTI

Muslims offer Friday prayers on the rooftop of a mosque, which was burnt by rioters in Tuesday's violence over new citizenship law, at Brijpuri. PTI

4:26 PM

Situation peaceful but there is tension in air: NCW

The situation is peaceful but there is "tension in the air", National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma said on Friday after a visit to Jaffrabad, one of the worst affected areas in the riot-hit northeast Delhi, to look into the condition of women. Sharma said she would be going back to the area again on Saturday as she could not meet enough women as the police were busy in giving security for Friday prayers. "We met a few women but the way we wanted to meet them could not happen. The situation was peaceful but tension was there in the air," Sharma told PTI.

4:25 PM

Oppn parties write to Prez, demand action

Several non-Congress opposition parties have written to President Ram Nath Kovind to direct authorities to ensure peace is restored in violence-hit northeast Delhi and action against those accused of making provocative speeches. Leaders from parties like NCP, CPI(M), CPI, RJD, LJD, DMK and AAP have also sought time from Kovind to discuss the situation in the national capital.

3:51 PM

Delhi LG visits riot affected areas

3:40 PM

Ensure security at Board exam centres: HC to Delhi Police

HC seeks Delhi govt and police response on plea to ensure security at board exam centres in northeast Delhi. The court asked police to ensure security is not breached in board exam centres in northeast Delhi. CBSE tells HC it is optimistic about holding Board exams in northeast Delhi centres from March 2.